The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 41,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 8.1 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 24.3 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1645
1776
1946
1402
1765
1995
1776 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1645 mm
Height
1402 mm
2578
4221
2578
4302
4221 mm
Length
4302 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
6.67 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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14.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.27 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
670 mi
Range
444 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
159.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
302 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L



















