The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Petrol) (09 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 22,700
€ 32,800
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 is 3.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 19.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1424
1777
1966
1621
1759
1946
1777 mm
Width
1759 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1424 mm
Height
1621 mm
2602
4241
2578
4204
4241 mm
Length
4204 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.46 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
