The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 23,800
€ 30,000
€ 23,800
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 BMT is 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.33 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
13.94 kg/bhp
8.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
66 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
54 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
795 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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 BMT
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
