Audi A3 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf Plus have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf Plus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.58 m | |
| Audi A3 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2600 | |
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