The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW e-Golf is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.1 in
Length
169.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.33 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
40 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
170 mi
Range
526 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
111.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft