The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,300
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (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 quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
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
4321 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.2 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (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
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

354 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
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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