The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (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 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.61 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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