The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 29,900
€ 33,300
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossGolf 2.0 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 3.2.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
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
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.5
166.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
3338 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.39 %
General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
377 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
