The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 29,800
€ 27,900
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI DPF
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.9 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
579 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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
