The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 31,900
€ 29,000
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.5
168.1
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 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.55 %
General
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
59 mpg
( 66 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
66 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
170 mi
Range
777 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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













