The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 27,600
€ 27,800
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.75 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
