The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.64 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.04 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft