The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 29,500
€ 29,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.8 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
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
169
166.2 in
Length
169 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
3395 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CBBB, CFGB
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
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
20.21 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
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
665 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
665 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
8.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
