The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 38,200
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 S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi S3
VW e-Golf
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
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
55.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
166.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW e-Golf
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.46 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW e-Golf
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Audi S3
VW e-Golf
155 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
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 S3
28 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
20 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
439 mi
Range
117 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 S3
161.1 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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