The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 29,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.41 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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