The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW e-Golf is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7.4 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1473 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4270 mm
Length
4214 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.47 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
87 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
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
31 mpg
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
31 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
117 mi
Range
409 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L