The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 22,700
€ 31,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 3.2
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.94 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 3.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
241 mi
Range
352 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
