The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Petrol) (10 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 21,300
€ 29,900
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 TDI is 4.2 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1424
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1424 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4241
2578
4199
4241 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.6 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
64 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
