The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 34,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.62 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
