Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Audi A3 2008

 
Volkswagen Golf
2009 - 2012
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 210 HP200 HP
Torque: 280 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 seconds7.1 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.37.2
Real fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100km8.8 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway980 km on highway
640 km with real consumption620 km with real consumption
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)110 mm (4.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions.

Dimensions

Length: 4.20 m4.29 m
Width: 1.79 m1.76 m
Height: 1.48 m1.42 m
Volkswagen Golf is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1305 litres1104 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 201 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8701`895
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 44006600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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