The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 28,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.1
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.6 TDI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.04 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DDYA
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 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
758 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 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
