The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 29,900
€ 20,900
€ 29,900
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 a little. The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.51 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
147 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
444 mi
Range
257 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
135.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
