The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 55,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 2.6 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW e-Golf
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
170.7 in
Length
168.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW e-Golf
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW e-Golf
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW e-Golf
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
DAZA
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW e-Golf
155 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
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 RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
21 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
412 mi
Range
117 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft