The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 32,200

€ 28,900

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.63 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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