Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Audi A3 2000

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	Volkswagen Golf 1997 - 2003	Audi A3 2000 - 2003
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.4 - 3.2	1.6 - 1.9
Performance
Power:	68 - 241 HP	90 - 180 HP
Torque:	128 - 320 NM	148 - 310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.4 - 17.2 seconds	7.5 - 12.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.0 - 11.5	4.9 - 9.3
	Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions
Length:	4.15 m	4.15 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.44 m	1.43 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	330 litres	350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1185 litres	1120 litres
	Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 65 litres).
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	~ 1`781	~ 1`766

Safety:
Quality:	above average	above average
Average price (€):	1200	1400
Rating in user reviews:	7.3/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has fewer faults lower price	Audi A3 has lower fuel consumption roomier boot
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Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Audi A3 2000

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions