The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 36,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
63.8
69.3
76.6
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.71 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
