The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 27,500

€ 24,100

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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
70
77.4
58.7
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
102.4
166.8
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
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.26 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.76 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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