Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
7.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
930 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 are practically the same length.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
