The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
166.8 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
70 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft