The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 39,400

€ 26,700

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 e-tron is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.5
169.8
103.1
167.5
169.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
15 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
30.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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