The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 40,100
€ 26,300
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 9.6 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.2
70
77.4
64.8
69.9
76.6
70 in
Width
69.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.2 in
Height
64.8 in
102.2
167.5
101.5
166.2
167.5 in
Length
166.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.25 %
General
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
8V
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 turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
127 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
