Audi A3 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
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Audi A3
1996 - 2000
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Audi A3 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A3 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo quattro | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf
1998 - 2003
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16V | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.6 16V FSI | 110 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V 4Motion | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo GTI | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V Turbo GTI | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.9 SDI | 68 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 4Motion | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
2.8 V6 4Motion | 204 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
R32 | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
R32 | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Engines:
1.6 - 1.9 1.4 - 3.2
Performance
Power:
90 - 180 HP 68 - 241 HP
Torque:
145 - 235 NM 128 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.5 - 13.7 seconds 6.4 - 17.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9 - 8.9 4.0 - 11.5
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, a Audi A3 with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m 4.15 m
Width:
1.74 m 1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m 1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
350 litres 330 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1110 litres 1185 litres
Audi A3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 75 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters 10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`690 ~ 1`773
Safety:
no data
Quality:
above average
above average
Average price (€):
1000 1400
Rating in user reviews:
8.0 /10
7.4 /10
Pros and Cons:
Audi A3 has
lower fuel consumption roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
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