The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 3.2 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
2578
4238
4270 mm
Length
4238 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
260 kg
16.1 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 188 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
43 mpg
VW e-Golf
188 MPGe
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
170 mi
Range
518 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L