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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %
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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
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Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
