The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 24,700
€ 28,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 TFSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.5
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 TFSI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
