The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 25,400

€ 28,600

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
168.7
102.4
167
168.7 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.42 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
799 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft