Audi A3 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A3 is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 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 201 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4400 | |
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