The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 30,200
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
