The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.73 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft