The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,900
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 0.4 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 S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (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 S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.9 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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (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
Autogas (LPG)
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 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
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
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
32.13 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
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
241 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
144.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft