The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft