Audi A3 2016 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017

Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best.
Audi A3
2016 - 2018
Volkswagen Golf
2017 - 2019
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.4 Hybrid1.4 Petrol
Hybrid engines (Audi A3) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Volkswagen Golf) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways.

Performance

Power: 150 HP110 HP
Torque: 250 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds10.6 seconds
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 5.3 l/100km
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres50 litres
640 km with real consumption840 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.31 m4.26 m
Width: 1.79 m1.79 m
Height: 1.43 m1.49 m
Audi A3 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 280 litres291 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1120 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight: 2`050 kg1`870 kg
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

above average
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 13 60010 200
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower price
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