The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 20,000
€ 29,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
166.2
165.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3338 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.46 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CFH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
