The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,900
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 2.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
1789
2073
1785 mm
Width
1789 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
2619
4284
4310 mm
Length
4284 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.86 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
50 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L