The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 29,800
€ 42,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 24.4 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1645
1776
1946
1401
1777
1966
1776 mm
Width
1777 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1645 mm
Height
1401 mm
2578
4221
2596
4254
4221 mm
Length
4254 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1488 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.13 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1KP
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
380 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.42 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
482 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
134.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
