The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
167.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.78 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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