The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
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 1.8 TFSI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.41 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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