Audi A3 8P or Volkswagen Golf VI?

2003–2012 vs 2008–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: A3 8P 4,292 mm, Golf VI 4,534 mm — a 24 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8P 370 l, Golf VI 505 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8P 4.2 l/100 km, Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8P 75–184 kW, Golf VI 77–155 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8P 24 items (Attraction), Golf VI 26 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: A3 8P from €5,000 (1 listing); no Golf VI is listed right now.

Audi A3 8P2003–2012 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, AmbitionSpecifications →1 listing from €5,000 →

Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, MatchSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8P2003–20121 listing · from €5,000	Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,203 mm–4,292 mm	Length4,199 mm–4,534 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,779 mm–1,786 mm
Height	Height1,421 mm–1,423 mm	Height1,423 mm–1,504 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–370 l	Trunk volume250 l–505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,520 kg	Curb weight1,235 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2012	Production years2008–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power75–184 kW (102–250 hp)	Power77–155 kW (105–211 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–3.2	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 3.2 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Attraction	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · S line	Items in the top trim39 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€5,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8P or Volkswagen Golf VI?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VI 4,534 mm, Audi A3 8P 4,292 mm (a 242 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 505 vs 370 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8P or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The most frugal Audi A3 8P uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.6 TDI); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8P or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The strongest Audi A3 8P makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 quattro); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VI 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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