The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 29,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
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 DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TFSI cod
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.68 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
DADA
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 1.5 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 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft