Audi A3 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

	Audi A3 2008 - 2013	Volkswagen Golf 2008 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.9 Diesel	2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:	105 HP	110 HP
Torque:	250 NM	250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11.7 seconds	11 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.9	4.9
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1120 km in combined cycle	1120 km in combined cycle
	1300 km on highway	1370 km on highway
	1000 km with real consumption	1030 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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	1120 litres	no data
	Audi A3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
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`895	1`870

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 (€):	5800	3600
Pros and Cons:	Audi A3 has roomier boot fewer faults	Volkswagen Golf has more dynamic lower price
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Audi A3 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions