The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.52 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 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 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 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 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ 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 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
739 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft