The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 28,900
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 cod ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4241 mm
Length
4258 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.12 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.65 kg/bhp
11.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
49 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 cod ultra
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L