The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 43,500

€ 29,500

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 24.4 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1401
1777
1966
1645
1776
1946
1777 mm
Width
1776 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1401 mm
Height
1645 mm
2596
4252
2578
4221
4252 mm
Length
4221 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
250 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
534 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L