Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Audi A3 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types.
Performance
Power:
110 - 190 HP
85 - 310 HP
Torque:
200 - 380 NM
175 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.2 - 10.7 seconds
4.6 - 11.9 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0 - 5.7
4.0 - 9.8
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Audi A3 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
493 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1220 litres
1521 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 301 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
