The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft