The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 36,600
€ 27,900
€ 36,600
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 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 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.91 %
General
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
