The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
€ 32,600
€ 25,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.85 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
