The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 31,900

€ 26,900

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.1
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
103.5
168.1
102.4
167
168.1 in
Length
167 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
21.06 %

General
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
DADA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
93 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
47 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
170 mi
Range
621 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
43 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft