The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.1 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft