The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
€ 21,300
€ 25,700
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
167
165.3 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
CHZD
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
