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
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.3
Fuel tank capacity:
40 litres
50 litres
640 km with real consumption
840 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
4.26 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 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 litres
291 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
no data
Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
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