The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 27,300
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
69.9
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
166.2 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.62 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
661 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft