Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0
4.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.0 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1130 km on highway
1210 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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`800
1`795
Safety:
Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests.
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
