Audi A3 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.2 - 3.2 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 250 HP | 80 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 - 350 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 - 13.3 seconds | 6.9 - 14 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 9.4 | 4.9 - 7.4 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 140 - 150 mm (5.5 - 5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A3 is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1305 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 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`916 | ~ 1`864 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3400 | |
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