The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 29,900
€ 53,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 9.2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.6
70.9
77.4
69.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
64.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
166.2
103.6
171
166.2 in
Length
171 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3338 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.09 %
General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
422 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
