Audi A3 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
1270 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
830 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.31 m | 4.26 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 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 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 380 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1220 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
Safety: | |||
Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. | |||
Quality: | above average | average | |
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 11 000 | 8600 | |
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