The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,900
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. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

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19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.46 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft