The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 23,400
€ 23,200
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.65 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
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 TDI
98.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
