The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
23.72 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
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
610 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).
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
243 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
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft