The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 34,900
 Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 3.2
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 0.7 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 22.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1645
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
1776
1946
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1776 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1645 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
2578
4221
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4214
4221 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1488 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2085 kg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2

Performance

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.42 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
396 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L