Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 65 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
5.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1190 km on highway
910 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.29 m
4.20 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.48 m
Audi A3 is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
1305 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 185 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
