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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 25,200 £ ) 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

  • a bit more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

VW Golf

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

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.

VW Golf is very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,490 £.

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.

Golf

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 333 HP. That’s roughly 67 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 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 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.

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Golf

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
Audi A3 Limousine
VW Golf

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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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Audi A3 Limousine
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
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
-
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 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
-
Max Speed
203 - 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
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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