Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 166 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 6400 | |
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