The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)

€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 8.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.75 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)

General

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
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 3500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
647 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft