Audi A3 2016 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 190 HP | 210 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
1170 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
650 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.46 m | 4.20 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 26 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 350 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
845 litres | 1305 litres | |
Audi A3 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 460 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`890 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | above average | |
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 415 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 18 600 | 4200 | |
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