The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,700
€ 28,200
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56
69.5
78.5
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
169
101.5
166.2
169 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.02 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
















