The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.53 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
87 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
37 mpg  ( 41 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
41 MPGe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
117 mi
Range
583 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft