The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
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 BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
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 BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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