The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 25,900
€ 29,500
€ 25,900
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 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 22.4 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1645
1776
1946
1765 mm
Width
1776 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1645 mm
2578
4214
2578
4221
4214 mm
Length
4221 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.31 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 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
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.92 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
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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
142.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 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
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
