The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 27,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4214
4204 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.16 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
697 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
