The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
168.1 in
Length
167.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi S3
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 S3
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
10.84 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
37 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
37 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
534 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
9.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft