The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 3.2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.85 %
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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