The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
27.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft