The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 33,300
€ 29,500
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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
165.5
101.5
166.2
165.5 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
