The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 30,800
€ 23,700
€ 30,800
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 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
56.1
70
77.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.52 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
