The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06)
€ 29,900

€ 24,100

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3338 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.18 %

General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
475 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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