Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
122 HP
122 HP
Torque:
200 NM
200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.3 seconds
9.3 seconds
Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0
5.0
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1160 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
2 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.26 m
4.31 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1270 litres
1220 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`750
1`785
Safety:
Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better
