Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Audi S3 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 109 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm longer than the Audi S3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1020 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 80 litres more trunk space than the Audi S3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 285 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5400 | |
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