The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 31,900
€ 36,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.1
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.1 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.25 %
General
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
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
26 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
26 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
170 mi
Range
409 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
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
