The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 27,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.5
103.8
169.8
165.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.26 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
