Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Audi A3 2008

 
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 140 HP140 HP
Torque: 320 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds9.6 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 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.95.1
Real fuel consumption: 5.4 l/100km5.4 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1070 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway1300 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption1010 km with real consumption
Ground clearance: 150 mm (5.9 inches)110 mm (4.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 8 years8 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.20 m4.29 m
Width: 1.79 m1.76 m
Height: 1.48 m1.42 m
Volkswagen Golf is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1305 litres1104 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 201 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9101`920
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 44006600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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