The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 31,900
€ 24,500
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
General
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
93 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
42 mpg
( 47 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
47 MPGe
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
610 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
