The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 36,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 9.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.1
69.5
77
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
64.8 in
Height
55.1 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 S3
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.99 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
409 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
