The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 31,000
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
167.6 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft