Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Audi A3 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types.
Performance
Power:
85 - 310 HP
110 - 190 HP
Torque:
175 - 380 NM
200 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
4.6 - 11.9 seconds
6.2 - 10.7 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.0 - 9.8
5.0 - 5.7
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
493 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1521 litres
1220 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 301 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3.
