The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 19,100
€ 24,100
€ 19,100
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 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 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
165.5
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.6
132.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
