The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW e-Golf
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (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
55.3 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Audi S3 Sportback
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

VW e-Golf
Audi S3 Sportback
AU
Generation
8V
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 Sportback
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
CJXC
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

VW e-Golf
Audi S3 Sportback
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Audi S3 Sportback
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
34 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
488 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft