The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 20,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
166.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.31 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
127 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
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
