The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 25,400

€ 27,600

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.8 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1491
1789
2073
1423
1765
1995
1789 mm
Width
1765 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1491 mm
Height
1423 mm
2619
4284
2578
4292
4284 mm
Length
4292 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.13 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
113 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
300 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
12.21 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
81 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
69 mpg
city
33 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
799 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L