The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 24,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.63 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
56 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
