The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
€ 27,900
€ 28,700
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.67 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
665 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
