The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 25,600
€ 20,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.38 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
