The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSU*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft