Audi A3 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 960 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 | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.59 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 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): | 2`040 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 6400 | |
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