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: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 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`900 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
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