Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 660 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: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 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 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1104 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 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`820 | |
| 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 (€): | 4600 | 6400 | |
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