The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 23,400
€ 34,900
€ 23,400
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 TDI is 1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4214
4204 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
154 kg
9.63 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
48 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
712 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
