The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 25,200
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.99 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
43 mpg  ( 48 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.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
48 MPGe
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
621 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft