Audi A3 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.29 m | 4.20 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
Audi A3 is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1305 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 185 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`850 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 3200 | 1600 | |
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