The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
166.8 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW e-Golf
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.51 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW e-Golf
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW e-Golf
134 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 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
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 2.0 TDI
64 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
48 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
758 mi
Range
117 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
41.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft