The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 22,500
€ 22,300
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 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 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.76 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
