The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 27,900
€ 19,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 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
165.5
166.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
488 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
132.6 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
