The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 27,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 10.9 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 19.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1621
1759
1946
1426
1785
1966
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1621 mm
Height
1426 mm
2578
4204
2637
4313
4204 mm
Length
4313 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
149 kg
10.54 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
DKRF
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
14.58 kg/bhp
11.1 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
No data
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
241 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L





















