The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 27,500
€ 21,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 8.2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 19.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1621
1759
1946
1423
1765
1995
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1621 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4204
2578
4286
4204 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.61 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
