The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 35,800
€ 27,900
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 3.2 is 6.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 22.2 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1423
1765
1995
1645
1776
1946
1765 mm
Width
1776 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1423 mm
Height
1645 mm
2578
4286
2578
4221
4286 mm
Length
4221 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1640 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2125 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
10.37 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
158 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
240 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.64 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
30 mpg
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
396 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
