The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 24,100
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 TDI 99g
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI 99g
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 99g
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
19 mpg
city
50 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
