The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 29,800

€ 24,800

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
1488 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.3 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.42 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
61 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
818 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L