The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.38 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft