The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,200
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
165.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.02 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft