The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 31,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,500
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 31,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 7.1 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 22.2 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1645
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
1776
1946
1765 mm
Width
1776 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1423 mm
Height
1645 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
2578
4221
4292 mm
Length
4221 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.99 %
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
250 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.34 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L