2003 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A8 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A8 (216 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A8 weights approximately 413 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Audi A8 (300 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A8 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A8 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
