The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 19,800
€ 25,800
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.05 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
23 mpg
city
60 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
144 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
