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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW Golf?

Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Golf: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 596 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers a bit more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is only slightly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers moderately more boot space – 425 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries very slightly more – 508 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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