The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 27,700
€ 26,100
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.1
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
167
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.47 %
General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
24.08 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
89 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
