The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 40,100
€ 29,800
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 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
166.5
101.5
166.2
166.5 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.01 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 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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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
157.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 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
1129 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
