The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 31,900
€ 40,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
1482
1799
2027
1401
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1401 mm
2629
4270
2596
4254
4270 mm
Length
4254 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.98 %
General
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
CJXC
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
380 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
4.97 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
VW e-Golf
188 MPGe
40 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
170 mi
Range
488 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
488 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).
132.6 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
