The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.57 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft