The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 27,800
€ 29,500
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 22.4 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1421
1777
1966
1645
1776
1946
1777 mm
Width
1776 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1645 mm
2601
4237
2578
4221
4237 mm
Length
4221 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.96 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
