The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 22,500
€ 31,700
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.5
103.8
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.74 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft











