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Audi Q2 vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (24900 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q2 or VW Golf?

Audi Q2

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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VW Golf

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

Q2

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q2 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24900 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 338 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi Q2 with 4.80 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

Golf

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 VW Golf has a minimal edge – offering 333 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Audi Q2 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls minimal stronger with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Q2

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 curb weight, VW Golf is slight lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1330 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q2 offers slight more room – 405 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q2 minimal takes the win – 510 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 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.

Audi Q2
VW Golf

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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
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km

Audi Q2

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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The Audi Q2 packs Audi’s premium attitude into a compact, cheeky package that turns city streets into a runway for tasteful design and clever practicality. It’s an easy car to live with thanks to an upscale cabin, composed manners and sprightly handling, and while it won’t satisfy someone chasing sports-car thrills, it’s a smart, stylish pick for buyers who want substance with a wink.

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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 Q2
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
24900 - 43600 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
127 - 183 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1330 - 1610 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1794 - 1802 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
-
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
450 - 510 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, 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 - 300 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 221 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q2 have?

The Audi Q2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.