The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 40,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.1
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.5
165.3 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
