The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 25,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.86 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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