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VW Golf vs Audi A4 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Audi A4 Limousine?

VW Golf vs Audi A4 Limousine: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Audi A4 Limousine

  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Audi A4 Limousine costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,547 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

A4 Limousine

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 VW Golf offers moderately more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers very slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Golf

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 moderately lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers a bit more boot space – 460 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries only slightly more – 540 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 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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The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
121 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
4,762 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Height
-
Height
1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
490 - 540 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
VW
Brand
Audi
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

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

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