The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 36,400

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.5
103.8
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.28 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft