The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,600
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
€ 23,400
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 TDI is 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.29 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

▶ REPLAY
13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
48 mpg
city
49 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L