The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 32,200
€ 27,700
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
168.7
102.4
167
168.7 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.02 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
