The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 23,400
€ 32,300
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 10.9 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 19.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1426
1785
1966
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1426 mm
2578
4204
2637
4313
4204 mm
Length
4313 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.95 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
11.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
67 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
712 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
