The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.39 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 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 manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
93 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 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
41 mpg  ( 46 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
46 MPGe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
600 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 2.0 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