The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 34,900
€ 19,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6
58
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.23 %
General
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6
87 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
34 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
488 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
