Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Audi A3 2000

	Volkswagen Golf 1997 - 2001	Audi A3 2000 - 2003
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	1.9 Diesel	1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:	90 HP	130 HP
Torque:	210 NM	310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	13.9 seconds	9.8 seconds
	Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 40 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.3	6.3
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	870 km in combined cycle	870 km in combined cycle
	1140 km on highway	1100 km on highway
	790 km with real consumption	840 km with real consumption

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:	no data	350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	1110 litres
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	no data	1`805

Safety:
Quality:	high	above average
	Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
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 more power more dynamic
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