The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 26,900
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 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW e-Golf
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW e-Golf
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW e-Golf
137 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
32 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 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
24 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
511 mi
Range
170 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft