The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra is 4.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.51 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
70 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft