The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 26,000
€ 25,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2601
4237
4204 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg
Weight Difference:
221 kg
15.02 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
