The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.8 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 BMT
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft