The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 24,700

€ 24,900

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.8
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.67 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft