The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
150 HP
110 HP
Torque:
340 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.1 seconds
11 seconds
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.3
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
55 litres
720 km with real consumption
850 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.20 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.48 m
Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 26 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1305 litres
Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 415 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better