The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 26,100
€ 27,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
