The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,600
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 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
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3309 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.73 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft