Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Audi A3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 120 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1233 litres | 1220 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 37 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 13 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 10 600 | |
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