The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 27,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.45 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
