The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 10.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
2636
4310
4204 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.17 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
55 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L