The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,300
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 TFSI is 0.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 8.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
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
56.1 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
167 in
Length
166.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.07 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 TFSI
109.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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