The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 23,600
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
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 e
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 e

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e

▶ 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 1.9 TDI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
759 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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