The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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 2.0 TDI is 0.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 8.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70 in
Width
69.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
167 in
Length
166.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.06 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft