Audi S3 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 85 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 5.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 4 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 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2800 | |
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