The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 29,500
€ 23,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 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 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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
475 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
136.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
