The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,100
€ 25,400
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
