The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,400
€ 28,200
€ 26,400
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
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
165.9
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
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 dual clutch 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
BMM
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 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
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.09 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
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 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
