Volkswagen Golf 2001 vs Audi A3 2000

	Volkswagen Golf 2001 - 2002	Audi A3 2000 - 2003
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.8 Petrol	1.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:	210 HP	125 HP
Torque:	300 NM	170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.4 seconds	9.7 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 85 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 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.4	7.8
	The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	650 km in combined cycle	700 km in combined cycle
	840 km on highway	880 km on highway
	Audi A3 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:	4.15 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:	no data	350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	1110 litres
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	no data	1`720

Safety:
Quality:	high	above average
	Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 20 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
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has more power more dynamic fewer faults lower price	Audi A3 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage
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Volkswagen Golf 2001 vs Audi A3 2000

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions