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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.46 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

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

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
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
26 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
26 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft