The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 33,300
€ 25,400
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 8.1 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1421
1765
1957
1491
1789
2073
1765 mm
Width
1789 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4203
2619
4284
4203 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.75 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
300 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
81 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
81 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
69 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
377 mi
Range
799 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
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).
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
