The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.16 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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