The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 28,200
€ 34,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 3.2.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.82 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
396 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
