The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 29,400
€ 22,500
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
56
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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
