Audi A3 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998

	Audi A3 2000 - 2003	Volkswagen Golf 1998 - 2001
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	1.9 Diesel	1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:	130 HP	90 HP
Torque:	310 NM	210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.8 seconds	13.9 seconds
	Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.3	6.3
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	870 km in combined cycle	870 km in combined cycle
	1100 km on highway	1140 km on highway
	840 km with real consumption	850 km with real consumption

Dimensions
Length:	4.15 m	4.15 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.43 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`805	no data

Safety:
Quality:	above 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 (€):	1600	1400
Rating in user reviews:	7.3/10	7.4/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A3 has more power more dynamic	Volkswagen Golf has fewer faults lower price
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