The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 24,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 0.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.82 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
799 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
799 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).
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft