The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 26,100
€ 21,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
