Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1100 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`850 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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