The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 33,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.57 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
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 Sportback 35 TDI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft