The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 27,900
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 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
4241 mm
Length
4270 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
305 kg
18.89 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
DBKA
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
134 bhp
VW e-Golf
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
290 NM
VW e-Golf

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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12.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.13 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
72 mpg  ( 81 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
81 MPGe
188 MPGe
VW e-Golf
64 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
797 mi
Range
170 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
43 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L