The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 29,900
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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
167 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.64 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
60 mpg  ( 68 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.)
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 TDI
68 MPGe
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
53 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
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
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft