The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW e-Golf is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.53 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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 manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
45 mpg  ( 51 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
51 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
657 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
107 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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