The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,900
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1645
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
1776
1946
1765 mm
Width
1776 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1645 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
2578
4221
4214 mm
Length
4221 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1514 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.87 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
138 bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
320 NM
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

139 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.92 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L