The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
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
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.38 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
17.91 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
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
9.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft