The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 28,200
€ 29,700
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
70
77.4
69.9 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
102.4
166.8
166.2 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.17 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
555 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
555 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
