The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 20,800
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) Audi A3 1.6
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.7 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
257 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
135.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft