The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.27 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft