Audi A3 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998

 
Audi A3
1996 - 2000
Volkswagen Golf
1998 - 1999
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 125 HP125 HP
Torque: 173 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds9.9 seconds
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Audi A3 torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.38.3
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle660 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway870 km on highway
630 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years4 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.15 m4.15 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1110 litres1184 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 74 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6501`695
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10001400
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.4/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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