The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 36,600
€ 20,900
€ 36,600
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 slightly. The Audi S3 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.1
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.1 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 S3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.61 %
General
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
409 mi
Range
257 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 S3
172.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
