The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 22,600
€ 28,200
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.6 is 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
101.5
166.2
166.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.25 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
28.27 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6
510 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
