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 - 2001
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:
Automatic Automatic
Engine:
1.9 Diesel 1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
90 HP 90 HP
Torque:
202 NM 210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
13.7 seconds 13.9 seconds
Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Audi A3 torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2 6.3
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km 6.4 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres 55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle 870 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway 1140 km on highway
930 km with real consumption 850 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
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
1100 litres no data
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters 10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`705 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
Pros and Cons:
Audi A3 has
lower fuel consumption higher ratings in user reviews lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
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