The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,100
€ 25,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.9
166.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.13 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
455 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
142.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
