Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Audi A3 2000

 
Volkswagen Golf
1998 - 2000
Audi A3
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 100 HP102 HP
Torque: 145 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 seconds10.9 seconds
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Audi A3.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.46.8
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km7.7 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway1030 km on highway
680 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 11 years2 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo, Seat IbizaUsed also on Volkswagen Golf
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.15 m4.15 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: no data350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1110 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): no data1`650
Safety:
Quality:
high

average
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
Average price (€): 14001400
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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