The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 24,700
€ 25,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
70
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.8
103.1
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.24 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
799 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
