The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW e-Golf
Audi RS3 Sportback
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
168.1 in
Length
171 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi RS3 Sportback
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi RS3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi RS3 Sportback
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
CZGB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi RS3 Sportback
87 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi RS3 Sportback
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
29 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
422 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft