The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW e-Golf is 4.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1473 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
2637
4313
4270 mm
Length
4313 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
250 kg
15.77 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
DBKA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
72 mpg  ( 81 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.)
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
81 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
No data
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
117 mi
Range
797 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
80.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L