The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 29,800
€ 24,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.93 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CAYC
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
