2010 Audi A6 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A6 | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4933 mm | 4148 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2512 mm |
