The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 30,000

€ 26,300

€ 30,000
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 DPF is 0.7 inches longer, 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
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
166.9
101.5
166.2
166.9 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
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.2 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CBBB, CFGB
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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1153 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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