The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 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 (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168.7 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.47 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
*DSR*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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