The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 29,900
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 38,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S3 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 9.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
166.5 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3338 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.04 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

General

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 S3
161.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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