The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 29,500
€ 30,800
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 TFSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
444 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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
