Audi A3
1996 - 2000
Audi A3 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A3 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo quattro | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf
1998 - 1999
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16V | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.6 16V FSI | 110 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V 4Motion | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo GTI | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V Turbo GTI | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.9 SDI | 68 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 4Motion | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
2.8 V6 4Motion | 204 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
R32 | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
R32 | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Manual Manual
Engine:
1.8 Petrol 1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive:
Timing chain and belt Timing chain and belt
Performance
Power:
125 HP 125 HP
Torque:
173 NM 170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.6 seconds 9.9 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):
8.3 8.3
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres 55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle 660 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway 870 km on highway
630 km with real consumption 630 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km 460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years 4 years
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 330 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1110 litres 1184 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 meters 10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`650 1`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 (€):
1000 1400
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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