The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 21,300
€ 25,000
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
BKD
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
