The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
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) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
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 1.4 TFSI cod
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.05 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
CPTA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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