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

€ 29,100

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.86 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
839 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft