The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 25,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.7 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 22.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1645
1776
1946
1421
1765
1957
1776 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1645 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4221
2578
4238
4221 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1488 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.94 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.42 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
518 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
