Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7
5.0
Real fuel consumption:
7.0 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway
1130 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
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
