The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 23,700
€ 22,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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. 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 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.52 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium 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 2.0 FSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
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 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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)
31.1 cu ft
