The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 34,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW e-Golf
55.9
69.5
77
58
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58 in
101.5
165.5
103.5
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW e-Golf
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.97 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW e-Golf
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW e-Golf
122 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
▶ REPLAY
25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
526 mi
Range
117 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
41.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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















