Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI S tronic and Volkswagen Golf VI 2.0 TSI DSG

Comparison of Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI S tronic and Volkswagen Golf VI 2.0 TSI DSG [S]ave

Attribute
Volkswagen Golf VI 2.0 TSI DSG ×
Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI S tronic ×
General
MakeVolkswagenAudi
ModelGolfA3
GenerationGolf VIA3 (8P, facelift 2008)
Modification2.0 TSI DSG1.8 TFSI S tronic
Websitehttps://www.vw.com/https://www.audi.com/
Number of doors33
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionautomaticautomatic s tronic
Number of gears67
Production from (year)20082008
Production to (year)20122009
Performance
Top speed (km/h)235222
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.27.5
City consumption (l/100km)10.78.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.25.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.96.6
Emission standardEURO IVEURO IV
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine type-Fuel engine
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)200160
Max. torque (Nm)280250
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9841,798
Compression ratio10.39.6
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,1005,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,500
Cylinder bore (mm)82.582.5
Piston stroke (mm)92.884.1
Fuel systemDirect injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger / Intercooler
Catalyst-Regular
Fuel tank (l)5555
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizerThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizerHelical spring
Front suspension-Coil springs
Rear suspension-Coil springs
Front stabilizer-+
Rear stabilizer-+
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringElectric SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 205/55 R16
  • 225/45 R17
Turning radius (m)10.910.7
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,1994,238
Width (mm)1,7791,765
Height (mm)1,4791,421
Wheelbase (mm)2,5782,578
Kerb weight (kg)1,2901,295
Gross weight (kg)1,8201,855
Minimum boot space (l)350350
Maximum boot space (l)1,3051,080
Front track (mm)1,5401,534
Rear track (mm)1,5131,507
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.33



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