The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
190 HP
210 HP
Torque:
320 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.9 seconds
6.9 seconds
Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
7.3
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
55 litres
620 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.20 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.48 m
Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 26 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
880 litres
1305 litres
Audi A3 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 425 litres).
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 415 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better