The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.64 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CLHA
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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