The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.9 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
64.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.2 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.22 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
712 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft