The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 35,600
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 is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.8 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft