The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,900
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 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
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
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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