The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 26,500
€ 20,900
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.9 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 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 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 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.69 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
