The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 22,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1473
1799
2027
1421
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1473 mm
Height
1421 mm
2629
4270
2601
4237
4270 mm
Length
4237 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg
Weight Difference:
335 kg
21.14 %
General
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
120 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
10.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
54 mpg
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
117 mi
Range
598 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
98.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L



















