The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 28,200
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1645
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
1776
1946
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1776 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1645 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
2578
4221
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
2601
4237
4221 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
134 kg
9.18 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
12.16 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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