The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 29,400
€ 22,800
€ 29,400
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. The VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.73 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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
