The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI ultra
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.99 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
28 mpg
city
60 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
914 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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