The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 24,700
€ 27,800
€ 24,700
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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.8 TFSI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.02 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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
