The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 31,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4238 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.33 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.93 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
54 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
46 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L