Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Golf VII?

2012–2020 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: A3 8V 4,421 mm, Golf VII 4,562 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8V 380 l, Golf VII 605 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8V 1.6 l/100 km, Golf VII 1.8 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8V 81–150 kW, Golf VII 77–162 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8V 28 items (Attraction), Golf VII 29 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Golf VII from €11,200 (1 listing); no A3 8V is listed right now.

Audi A3 8V2012–2020 · 13 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf VII2012–2019 · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, JoinSpecifications →1 listing from €11,200 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8V2012–2020no listings	Volkswagen Golf VII2012–20191 listing · from €11,200
Dimensions
Length	Length4,310 mm–4,421 mm	Length4,255 mm–4,562 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm–1,793 mm	Width1,799 mm
Height	Height1,409 mm–1,426 mm	Height1,442 mm–1,492 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,631 mm–2,637 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–380 l	Trunk volume272 l–605 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,615 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,524 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2020	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines11
Power	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TFSI e-tron	Lowest consumption1.8 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed246 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Attraction	Items in the base trim29 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · S line	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
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 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 11
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€11,200

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Golf VII?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VII 4,562 mm, Audi A3 8V 4,421 mm (a 141 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,637 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 605 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Golf VII?

The most frugal Audi A3 8V uses 1.6 l/100 km (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VII 1.8 l/100 km (1.4 TSI GTE).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Golf VII?

The strongest Audi A3 8V makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VII 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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