The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 21,300
€ 35,800
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
19.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
