The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 29,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.08 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft