The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06)
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06)
101.5
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.37 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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