The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 29,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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
165.5
101.5
166.2
165.5 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.62 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
