The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI ultra
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.28 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
37 mpg
city
60 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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