The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 22,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 DPF is 1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
144 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.42 kg/bhp
14.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
600 mi
Range
241 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
144.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 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
