Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Audi A3 2001

 
Volkswagen Golf
1998 - 2003
Audi A3
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel1.9 Diesel

Performance

Power: 68 HP100 HP
Torque: 133 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 17.2 seconds11 seconds
Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 32 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 107 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.0
Real fuel consumption: 5.4 l/100km5.5 l/100km
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.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle1100 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway1300 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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: 330 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1184 litres1100 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 84 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7201`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 (€): 14001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • fewer faults
Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
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