Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

2012–2020 vs 2008–2017 · Hatchback 5-door/Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: A3 8V 4,421 mm, Scirocco III 4,256 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8V 380 l, Scirocco III 292 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8V 1.6 l/100 km, Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8V 81–150 kW, Scirocco III 90–195 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8V 28 items (Attraction), Scirocco III 25 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A3 8V2012–2020 · 13 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Scirocco III2008–2017 · 12 engines · Basis, Sport, GT, R-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8V2012–2020no listings	Volkswagen Scirocco III2008–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,310 mm–4,421 mm	Length4,256 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm–1,793 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,409 mm–1,426 mm	Height1,404 mm–1,406 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–380 l	Trunk volume292 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,615 kg	Curb weight1,298 kg–1,425 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2020	Production years2008–2017
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Convertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)	Power90–195 kW (122–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TFSI e-tron	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 184
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · R 2.0 TSI 265
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Attraction	Items in the base trim25 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · S line	Items in the top trim35 · GT
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

Length: Audi A3 8V 4,421 mm, Volkswagen Scirocco III 4,256 mm (a 165 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,636 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 380 vs 292 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The most frugal Audi A3 8V uses 1.6 l/100 km (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 184).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The strongest Audi A3 8V makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the strongest Volkswagen Scirocco III 195 kW (265 hp) (R 2.0 TSI 265).

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