The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,400
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. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft