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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (27500 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW Golf?

Audi A3 Limousine

VW Golf

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2319 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine has a to a small extent edge – offering 400 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi A3 Limousine tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Limousine pulls a bit stronger with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, VW Golf is hardly perceptible lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers somewhat more room – 425 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf hardly perceptible takes the win – 508 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • 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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 58300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4504 - 4533 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1391 - 1417 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Audi
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Is the Audi A3 Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A3 Limousine is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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