The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 23,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 2.2 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
4292 mm
Length
4270 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.62 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
CAYB
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
134 bhp
VW e-Golf
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
290 NM
VW e-Golf

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

185 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
64 mpg  ( 72 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 MPGe
188 MPGe
VW e-Golf
53 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
777 mi
Range
170 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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