The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.63 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft