The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.69 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft