The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 28,500
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70 in
Width
69.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
166.8 in
Length
166.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.99 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
706 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft