The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.85 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

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

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft