Volkswagen Golf engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
6.5
Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1030 km on highway
Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common.
Dimensions
Length:
4.20 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.42 m
Volkswagen Golf is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
350 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1305 litres
1120 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 185 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
