The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
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 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft