Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V quattro and Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 3.2 i VR6 24V RSI

Comparison of Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V quattro and Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 3.2 i VR6 24V RSI [S]ave

Attribute
Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V quattro ×
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 3.2 i VR6 24V RSI ×
General
MakeAudiVolkswagen
ModelA3Golf
GenerationA3 Sportback (8PA)Golf IV (1J1)
Modification3.2i V6 24V quattro3.2 i VR6 24V RSI
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.vw.com/
Number of doors53
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20042002
Production to (year)20082003
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250247
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.46.6
City consumption (l/100km)14.816.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.28.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)10.6-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)250240
Max. torque (Nm)320310
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,1893,189
Compression ratio11.311.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,3006,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,8003,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)95.995.9
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)6062
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionTransverse stabilizerHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/45 R17
  • 225/40 R18
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,2864,150
Width (mm)1,7651,735
Height (mm)1,4231,414
Wheelbase (mm)2,5782,518
Kerb weight (kg)1,5351,475
Gross weight (kg)2,0952,000
Minimum boot space (l)370330
Maximum boot space (l)1,1201,185
Front track (mm)1,5311,513
Rear track (mm)1,5151,487



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