The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 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 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.04 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft