The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.98 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft