Audi A3 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Audi A3
2013 - 2016
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 105 - 184 HP85 - 300 HP
Torque: 175 - 380 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 - 10.9 seconds4.9 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 1.5 - 6.53.8 - 7.1
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less 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.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.31 m4.26 m
Width: 1.79 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1220 litres1270 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`837~ 1`818
Safety:
Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 10 8009000
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Golf has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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