The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,000

€ 31,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
645 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft