The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.17 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft