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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
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Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
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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
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,789 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
VW
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