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:
1.44 m
1.43 m
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
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:
1`980 kg
1`845 kg
Net weight:
1`497 kg
1`285 kg
Load capacity:
483 kg
560 kg
Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 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
