The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 24,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 is 3.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2601
4237
4204 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg
Weight Difference:
217 kg
14.79 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
120 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
10.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
