The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 22,600
€ 31,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi A3 1.6
VW e-Golf
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.9
103.5
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW e-Golf
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
19.8 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW e-Golf
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*EBS*
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW e-Golf
115 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
28.27 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
35 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
510 mi
Range
170 mi
Audi A3 1.6
510 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
127 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).
43 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
127 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
