The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 26,300
€ 26,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
103.8
169.7
166.2 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.49 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
914 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
