The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 32,200
€ 28,600
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 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1424
1777
1966
1491
1789
2073
1777 mm
Width
1789 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1424 mm
Height
1491 mm
2602
4241
2619
4284
4241 mm
Length
4284 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.92 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
11.45 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
61 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
758 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 TDI
84.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
