Audi S3 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 195 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 3.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
| Audi S3 is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1270 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi S3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 7400 | |
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