Audi A3 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

 
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 170 HP140 HP
Torque: 350 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds9.4 seconds
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km5.8 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 15 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.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 980 km in combined cycle1000 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway1220 km on highway
850 km with real consumption940 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda SuperbInstalled on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.20 m
Width: 1.76 m1.79 m
Height: 1.42 m1.48 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 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1104 litres1230 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 126 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0252`000
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 (€): 66004400
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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