The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 24,100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.17 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CAYC
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
241 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
144.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft