Audi A3 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

	Audi A3 2014 - 2016	Volkswagen Golf 2012 - 2017
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.2 Petrol	1.2 Petrol
Performance
Power:	105 HP	85 HP
Torque:	175 NM	160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10.5 seconds	11.9 seconds
	Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.9	4.9
Fuel tank capacity:	50 litres	50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1020 km in combined cycle	1020 km in combined cycle
	1190 km on highway	1190 km on highway
	830 km with real consumption	830 km with real consumption

Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine
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	1270 litres
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`740	1`720

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 (€):	10 400	8600
Pros and Cons:	Audi A3 has more power more dynamic fewer faults	Volkswagen Golf has higher safety lower price
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Audi A3 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions