The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 27,800
€ 27,900
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.9
70
77.4
64.8
69.9
76.6
70 in
Width
69.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
166.2
166.8 in
Length
166.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.87 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
