The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06)
€ 34,900
€ 24,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
58
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58 in
Height
56 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.31 %
General
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
33 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
475 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft



















