The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 28,200

€ 25,800

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 22.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1645
1776
1946
1421
1777
1966
1776 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1645 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4221
2601
4237
4221 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
179 kg
12.27 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
12.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
12.16 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
83 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
34 mpg
city
72 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
526 mi
Range
914 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
531 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L