The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
CD
Generation
8P
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSR*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft