The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 36,600

€ 29,900

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 0.7 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 24.6 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1399
1765
1957
1645
1776
1946
1765 mm
Width
1776 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1399 mm
Height
1645 mm
2578
4214
2578
4221
4214 mm
Length
4221 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1514 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.05 %

General
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
138 bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
320 NM
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.86 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L