The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 32,200

€ 20,900

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.2 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1491
1789
2073
1423
1765
1995
1789 mm
Width
1765 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1491 mm
Height
1423 mm
2619
4284
2578
4286
4284 mm
Length
4286 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1805 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.9 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
360 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.9 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
64 mpg
city
29 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
839 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
113 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L