The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,800
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 1.7 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4241 mm
Length
4258 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.75 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.26 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L