The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.95 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft