The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 24,100
€ 23,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
