Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Audi A3 2000

	Volkswagen Golf 1998 - 2001	Audi A3 2000 - 2001
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.9 Diesel	1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	90 HP	90 HP
Torque:	210 NM	210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	12.4 seconds	12.4 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.9	4.9
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1120 km in combined cycle	1120 km in combined cycle
	1340 km on highway	1340 km on highway
	980 km with real consumption	1030 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	610'000 km	610'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	13 years	13 years
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	350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1185 litres	1100 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 85 litres).
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`740	1`745

Safety:
Quality:	high	above 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
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has fewer faults lower price	Audi A3 has roomier boot
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Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Audi A3 2000

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions