The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 21,200
€ 25,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI 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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DSU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
697 mi
Range
799 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
