Audi A2 e-tron or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

2026–present vs 2019–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: A2 e-tron 4,324 mm, Golf VIII 4,633 mm — a 31 cm difference.
Boot: A2 e-tron 396 l, Golf VIII 611 l.
Lowest consumption: A2 e-tron 12.8 l/100 km, Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: A2 e-tron 125–240 kW, Golf VIII 81–235 kW.
Standard equipment: A2 e-tron 27 items (Technik), Golf VIII 35 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A2 e-tron2026–present · 4 engines · Technik, Sport, S line, Edition 1Specifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–present · 11 engines · Life, Style, R-Line, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A2 e-tron2026–presentno listings	Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,324 mm	Length4,284 mm–4,633 mm
Width	Width1,789 mm	Width1,789 mm
Height	Height1,550 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,478 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,771 mm	Wheelbase2,627 mm–2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume396 l	Trunk volume273 l–611 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,720 kg–1,915 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,613 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tanknot specified	Fuel tank40 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2026–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines11
Power	Power125–240 kW (170–326 hp)	Power81–235 kW (110–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)not specified	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelElectric	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption12.8 l/100 km · e-tron 61 kWh	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · e-tron 84 kWh 326 hp	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TSI R
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsTechnik · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Technik	Items in the base trim35 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Technik	Items in the top trim38 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior0 · 3
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Type 2 Charging Cable	Type 2 Charging Cable✓	Type 2 Charging Cable—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A2 e-tron or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VIII 4,633 mm, Audi A2 e-tron 4,324 mm (a 309 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,771 mm. Boot: 611 vs 396 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A2 e-tron or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The most frugal Audi A2 e-tron uses 12.8 l/100 km (e-tron 61 kWh); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid GTE).

Which is more powerful — Audi A2 e-tron or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The strongest Audi A2 e-tron makes 240 kW (326 hp) (e-tron 84 kWh 326 hp); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VIII 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R).

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