The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 38,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.05 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1KP
Generation
8V
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
34 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft