The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 27,800
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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW e-Golf
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.53 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW e-Golf
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW e-Golf
137 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
37 mpg  ( 41 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 DPF
41 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
28 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
583 mi
Range
117 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 DPF
131.6 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft