Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
830 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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:
350 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
1305 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.
