The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,900
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 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI 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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (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 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
165.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.1 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 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
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 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
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft