The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 21,300
€ 36,600
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.1
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.1 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 S3
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 S3
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
