Volkswagen Golf 2004 vs Audi A3 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
640 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.20 m | 4.29 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
Volkswagen Golf is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 370 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 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 185 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`875 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
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