The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 28,200
€ 20,300
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 FSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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 FSI
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.91 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
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
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 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
