Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 62 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 177 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
5.1
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
1300 km on highway
1050 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
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.
Trunk capacity:
350 litres
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1110 litres
1184 litres
Audi A3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 74 litres).
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better