The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 20,800
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
