Audi A3 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

 
Audi A3
2014 - 2016
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol

Performance

Power: 150 HP140 HP
Torque: 250 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds8.4 seconds
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): 4.75.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100km6.6 l/100km
By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1060 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway1110 km on highway
740 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption

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 3 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`7851`780
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 (€): 10 6008200
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Golf has
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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