The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 33,000

€ 26,300

€ 33,000
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 Audi A3 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 22.4 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1421
1765
1957
1645
1776
1946
1765 mm
Width
1776 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1645 mm
2578
4214
2578
4221
4214 mm
Length
4221 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.47 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
120 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
200 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
355 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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 3.2
198.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L