Audi A3 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
| By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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