The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 20,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 8.2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 19.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1621
1759
1946
1423
1765
1995
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1621 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4204
2578
4286
4204 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1805 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.65 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1KP
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
