The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 33,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.55 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
