The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 S tronic (09 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.51 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.64 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft