The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 21,900
€ 23,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.17 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
