The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.05 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft