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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.91 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
