The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

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 3.7 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 19.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
2602
4241
4204 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
12.07 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

 REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
13.94 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
66 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
54 mpg
city
46 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L