The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,500
€ 31,000
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.3 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
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.63 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
29.14 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
510 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
