The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 22,500
€ 21,100
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4238
4204 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg
Weight Difference:
194 kg
13.16 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.65 kg/bhp
12.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
