The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 21,900
€ 23,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2601
4237
4204 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.95 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
CJZA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
