The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 26,500
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.57 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.69 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft