The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 36,600
€ 25,100
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 9.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
55.1
69.5
77
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.1 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
166.2
165.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.89 %
General
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
