Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 vs Audi A3 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 50 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf Plus could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1120 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
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