The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 25,400
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 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
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 2.0 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
CBAB, CFFB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
