The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 27,300

€ 27,800

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.29 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
110 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
583 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft