The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 22,700

€ 30,000

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.75 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
CBBB, CFGB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
19.68 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
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
8 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft