Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Audi A3 2014

	Volkswagen Golf 2012 - 2017	Audi A3 2014 - 2016
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.2 Petrol	1.2 Petrol
Performance
Power:	85 HP	110 HP
Torque:	160 NM	175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11.9 seconds	10.1 seconds
	Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.9	4.9
Fuel tank capacity:	50 litres	50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1020 km in combined cycle	1020 km in combined cycle
	1190 km on highway	1190 km on highway
	830 km with real consumption	830 km with real consumption

Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.26 m	4.31 m
Width:	1.80 m	1.79 m
Height:	1.45 m	1.43 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	380 litres	380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1270 litres	1220 litres
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`720	1`740

Safety:
	Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality:	average	above average
	Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better
Average price (€):	8600	10 400
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has higher safety lower price	Audi A3 has more power more dynamic higher children safety fewer faults
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Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Audi A3 2014

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions