The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 35,500
€ 26,100
€ 35,500
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 3.2 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 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1421
1765
1957
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2578
4238
2620
4258
4238 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
13.25 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
6.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.42 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
30 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
396 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
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
