The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,100
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

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 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
166.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.72 %
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft