The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 25,900
€ 31,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
64.8
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
101.5
165.9
101.5
166.2
165.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
589 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
