Audi S3 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 109 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi S3 is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 285 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2000 | |
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