The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 24,700
€ 21,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
1506 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.68 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.94 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
544 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
