The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 24,100

€ 22,600

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
1492
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2578
4238
4258 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.43 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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11.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
11.99 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
67 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
739 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L