2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A3 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi A3 (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A3 2008 Volkswagen Golf
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model A3 Golf
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 201 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 214 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 11.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1390 kg 1284 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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