The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 22,500
€ 19,100
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.17 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
