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Audi A7 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or VW Golf?

Audi A7 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Audi A7

  • significantly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

VW Golf

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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Golf is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,833 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Audi A7 with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers significantly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 75 km more than the Audi A7.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers significantly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 297 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is marginally faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the VW Golf tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: VW Golf offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is markedly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 463 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers clearly more boot space – 535 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A7 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,390 L, about 153 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is decisively ahead 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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A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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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
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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