The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 20,600
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) Audi A3 1.6
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
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 DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.84 %
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6

 REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.6
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