The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 22,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.4 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
