Volkswagen Golf engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Audi A3.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
1030 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza
Used also on Volkswagen Golf
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 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
