The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 41,500
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 Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Audi S3
VW e-Golf
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
167.4 in
Length
168.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW e-Golf
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Audi S3
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
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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Audi S3
VW e-Golf
155 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 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
34 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
26 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
488 mi
Range
170 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 S3
132.6 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft