The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Petrol) (10 - 13)
€ 22,800
€ 23,700
€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF is 1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1421
1765
1957
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4214
2578
4204
4214 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.11 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
