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

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

Attribute
Audi A3 (8P) 3.2i V6 24V quattro DSG ×
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 3.2 i VR6 24V RSI ×
General
MakeAudiVolkswagen
ModelA3Golf
GenerationA3 (8P)Golf IV (1J1)
Modification3.2i V6 24V quattro DSG3.2 i VR6 24V RSI
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.vw.com/
Number of doors33
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionautomatic dsg manual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20052002
Production to (year)20082003
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250247
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.26.6
City consumption (l/100km)-16.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-8.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.5-
Emission standardEURO IV-
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 suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/45 R17
  • 225/40 R18
Turning radius (m)10.7-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,2144,150
Width (mm)1,7651,735
Height (mm)1,4211,414
Wheelbase (mm)2,5782,518
Kerb weight (kg)1,5251,475
Gross weight (kg)2,0852,000
Minimum boot space (l)280330
Maximum boot space (l)1,0101,185
Front track (mm)1,5341,513
Rear track (mm)1,5071,487
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.33-



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