The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
€ 19,800

€ 28,600

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.08 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft