The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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. 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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.72 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 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