Audi A3 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
|
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | no data | |
| 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): | 2`040 | 1`400 | |
| 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A3 has
|
Volkswagen Golf Plus has
| |