The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 31,800

€ 29,900

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
64.8
69.9
76.6
56.1
70
77.4
69.9 in
Width
70 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
64.8 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
166.2
102.4
167
166.2 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.59 %

General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.15 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
27.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
797 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
80.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft