The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra 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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.63 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft