The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 21,000
€ 32,200
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1421
1765
1957
1491
1789
2073
1765 mm
Width
1789 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4214
2619
4284
4214 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
11.26 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
11.4 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
43 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
518 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
125 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
