The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 21,900
€ 25,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.34 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol 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
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
