Audi A3 8Y or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

2020–present vs 2019–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: A3 8Y 4,495 mm, Golf VIII 4,633 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8Y 425 l, Golf VIII 611 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8Y 1.5 l/100 km, Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8Y 81–180 kW, Golf VIII 81–235 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8Y 30 items (Basis), Golf VIII 35 items (Life).
On Autodrom: A3 8Y from €27,000 (1 listing); no Golf VIII is listed right now.

Audi A3 8Y2020–present · 14 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €27,000 →

Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–present · 11 engines · Life, Style, R-Line, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €27,000	Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,343 mm–4,495 mm	Length4,284 mm–4,633 mm
Width	Width1,816 mm	Width1,789 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,449 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,478 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,627 mm–2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–425 l	Trunk volume273 l–611 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,613 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank40 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power81–180 kW (110–245 hp)	Power81–235 kW (110–320 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, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 40 TFSI e	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 45 TFSI e	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TSI R
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim35 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Advanced	Items in the top trim38 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
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 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€27,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8Y or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VIII 4,633 mm, Audi A3 8Y 4,495 mm (a 138 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 611 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8Y or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The most frugal Audi A3 8Y uses 1.5 l/100 km (40 TFSI e); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid GTE).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8Y or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The strongest Audi A3 8Y makes 180 kW (245 hp) (45 TFSI e); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VIII 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R).

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