The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 26,000
€ 28,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 7.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.2
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.2 in
101.5
165.5
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 g-tron
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.25 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CPWA
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
116 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
47 mpg
city
16.3 lb
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
777 mi
Range
249 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
