The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 31,000
€ 20,600
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.97 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
