The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
251 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
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
21.75 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
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
661 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft