The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 27,300
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.9 TDI e
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.99 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
670 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
