The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.9 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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.18 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DFG*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft