The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 28,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 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
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CRBC, CRLB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
