The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.36 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft