The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,700
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
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 quattro (08 - 10)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.86 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
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
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
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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