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Audi A8 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or VW Golf?

Audi A8 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,090 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers significantly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 85 km more than the Audi A8.

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 A8 offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 246 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is visibly 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 A8 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 380 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is considerably lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 728 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers barely more boot space – 390 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 192 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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.

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 A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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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
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 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
58 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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