Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T quattro and Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.8 T 20 V

Comparison of Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T quattro and Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.8 T 20 V [S]ave

Attribute
Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T quattro ×
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.8 T 20 V ×
General
MakeAudiVolkswagen
ModelA3Golf
GenerationA3 (8L)Golf IV (1J1)
Modification1.8 T quattro1.8 T 20 V
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.vw.com/
Number of doors33
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19982001
Production to (year)19992003
Performance
Top speed (km/h)226223
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.57.9
City consumption (l/100km)12.911.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.46.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.38.4
CO2 emissions (g/km)223-
Emission standardEURO III-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Front wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)180180
Max. torque (Nm)235235
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder55
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7811,781
Compression ratio9.59.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,9501,950
Cylinder bore (mm)8181
Piston stroke (mm)86.486.4
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)6255
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 225/40 R18
Turning radius (m)10.9-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,1524,149
Width (mm)1,7351,735
Height (mm)1,4271,444
Wheelbase (mm)2,5182,511
Kerb weight (kg)1,3051,279
Gross weight (kg)1,8651,750
Minimum boot space (l)270330
Maximum boot space (l)1,0201,184
Front track (mm)1,5131,513
Rear track (mm)1,4891,494
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.31-



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