The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 27,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
56
69.5
78.5
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
64.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
169
166.2 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.98 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
