The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 25,400
€ 29,700
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
102.4
166.8
168.7 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.98 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
799 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
