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 4.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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