The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,500
€ 32,200
€ 29,500
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 4.7 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1421
1777
1966
1491
1789
2073
1777 mm
Width
1789 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2601
4237
2619
4284
4237 mm
Length
4284 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.56 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 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
▶ REPLAY
12.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.27 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
71 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
63 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
105 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
