Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 85 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
7.8
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway
880 km on highway
Audi A3 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
1.43 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 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
