The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 20,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.34 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJZA
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.97 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
634 mi
Range
257 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
135.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
