Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | 1020 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 165 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`850 | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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