The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 30,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 10.9 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 19.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1426
1785
1966
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1426 mm
2578
4204
2637
4313
4204 mm
Length
4313 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.94 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
11.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
61 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
