The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,800

€ 32,600

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.6
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 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.91 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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