The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 23,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.1 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1492
1799
2027
1421
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2601
4237
4258 mm
Length
4237 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
12.17 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
64 mpg
city
49 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
