Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 120 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
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Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
50 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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:
1.79 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.43 m
Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 7 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).
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
