The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 39,400

€ 19,900

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.5
169.8
103.1
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
22.3 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
1553 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
30.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft