The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.09 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
CAYC
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
57 mpg  ( 64 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.)
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
64 MPGe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
833 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft