The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 31,000
€ 22,100
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
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
103.1
167.6
101.5
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.42 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
