The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 24,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,400
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 DPF is 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
69.5
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (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 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
8P
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 DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMM
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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