The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 27,500
€ 31,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.54 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
352 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
200.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
