Volkswagen Golf 2011 vs Audi A3 2014
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 5 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 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1220 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 130 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 10 400 | |
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