The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 25,600
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
166.8 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.35 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
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