The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.19 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
19 mpg
city
60 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft