The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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 BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft