Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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:
340 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
1270 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 40 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 90 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
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
