The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 29,500
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
69.9
76.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.32 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
110 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
600 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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