Volkswagen Golf 
    2003 - 2006 
     
        
    
       Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16V | 80 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        1.4 16V FSI | 90 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        1.4 16V TSI | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        1.4 16V TSI | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        1.4 16V TSI | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        1.4 16V TSI | 122 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        1.6 16V FSI | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        1.6 16V FSI | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        1.9 TDI | 105 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        1.9 TDI | 105 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        2.0 16V FSI | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        2.0 16V FSI | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        2.0 16V FSI Turbo | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        2.0 16V FSI Turbo | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        2.0 16V FSI Turbo | 230 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        2.0 16V FSI Turbo | 230 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        2.0 SDI | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        2.0 SDI | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        2.0 TDI | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        2.0 TDI | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        2.0 TDI | 170 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        2.0 TDI | 170 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
       R32 | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
       R32 | 250 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4 
     
         
     
    
    
         Audi A3 
    2000 - 2003 
     
        
    
       Audi A3 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       Audi A3 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
       Audi A3 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       Audi A3 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
       Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
       Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
       Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        1.9 TDI Quattro | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4 
     
         
     
 
    Gearbox: 
Automatic Automatic     
 
    Engine: 
2.0 Petrol  1.8 Petrol   
Performance  
    Power: 
230 HP 125 HP     
 
    Torque: 
300 NM 170 NM     
 
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 
6.6 seconds 11.3 seconds     
 
 
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive.  Volkswagen Golf engine produces 105 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster.   
Fuel consumption  
    Fuel consumption (l/100km): 
7.9 8.7     
 
The Volkswagen Golf is a better  choice when it comes to fuel economy.Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.  
    Fuel tank capacity: 
55 litres 55 litres     
     
    Full fuel tank distance: 
690 km in combined cycle 630 km in combined cycle     
          
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. 
 
 
 
Dimensions  
    Length: 
4.22 m 4.15 m     
 
    Width: 
1.76 m 1.74 m     
 
    Height: 
1.47 m 1.43 m     
 
Volkswagen Golf is larger.  Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher.  
    Trunk capacity: 
350 litres 350 litres     
 
    Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down  
1305 litres 1110 litres     
 
    Turning diameter: 
10.9 meters 10.9 meters     
 
    Gross weight (kg): 
no data 1`745     
 
 
 
 
    Safety: 
   
 
    Quality: 
 
        high  
        average  
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.  According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better         
    Average price (€): 
1800 1200  
    Rating in user reviews: 
8.2 /10 
 
7.3 /10 
 
     
 
    Pros and Cons: 
Volkswagen Golf has     
    more power more dynamic lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage higher safety fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews  
Audi A3 has     
       
    
        
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