The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 27,600
€ 23,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1957
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2578
4214
4204 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.2 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
45 mpg
city
49 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
