The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 31,900
€ 33,300
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 3.2
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 3.2
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EBS*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 3.2
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 3.2
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
24 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
170 mi
Range
377 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
