The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 25,900
€ 32,200
€ 25,900
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 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.75 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
