The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 30,800

€ 29,500

€ 30,800
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 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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
64.8
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
102.4
167
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 1.6 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.31 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft