The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)

€ 29,500
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

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 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
69.9
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
101.5
165.5
166.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)

General

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
444 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 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