The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 29,500
€ 24,500
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 1.9 TDI DPF 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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 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 1.9 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
