The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 29,500
€ 20,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
56
69.5
78.5
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
64.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
168.7
166.2 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.3 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
110 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
