The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 29,400
€ 25,700
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 10.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1421
1785
1966
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2636
4310
4204 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1501 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.06 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.88 kg/bhp
12.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
61 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
569 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
