The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 9.6 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
167.4 in
Length
166.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.83 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
8V
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft