The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 24,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
70
77.4
69.9 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
102.4
166.8
166.2 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.77 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
634 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
