Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
110 mm (4.3 inches)
140 - 150 mm (5.5 - 5.9 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.29 m
4.20 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.48 m
Audi A3 is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
1305 litres
Audi A3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 185 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
