Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
6.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.0 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1140 km on highway
780 km with real consumption
850 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better