The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 27,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
144 kg
10.18 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
