The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,200
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 a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.42 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
799 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft