The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 27,600
€ 22,800
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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, 0.7 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
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.3 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*CFH*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
22.97 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
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
598 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
