The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.98 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft