The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 25,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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. 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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
43 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
