The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 27,600
€ 34,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 3.7 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 19.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1621
1759
1946
1424
1777
1966
1759 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4204
2602
4241
4204 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.12 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
7.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
