The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 28,200
€ 23,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
165.9
166.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.12 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
759 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
