The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 21,700
€ 25,400
€ 21,700
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 1.6 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 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56
69.5
78.5
58.7
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
101.5
169
103.1
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.78 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*DSU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
495 mi
Range
799 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
