The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
BMM
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 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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