Audi A3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.7 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
960 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
2 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volkswagen Golf
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
