The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.74 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft