The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 38,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
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
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
45 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft