Volkswagen Golf engine produces 38 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
5.6
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel.
Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 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).
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
