Volkswagen Golf engine produces 98 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A3.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
5.7
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel.
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
343 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1233 litres
1180 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 53 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.9 meters
Gross weight:
2`020 kg
1`945 kg
Net weight:
1`530 kg
1`385 kg
Load capacity:
490 kg
560 kg
Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
