The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
168.1 in
Length
169.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.88 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
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 30 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
DGTE
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
117 mi
Range
690 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
92.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft