Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 18 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0
5.0
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1130 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Audi A3 2013 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common.
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
4.26 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better
