The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 32,600
€ 26,600
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
102.4
166.8
167.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.88 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
