Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
1.5
5.0
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
40 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
2660 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
4.26 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
280 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
1270 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 150 litres).
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better
