Compare: Volkswagen Golf 2006 Hatchback 140 Hp vs Audi A3 1996 Hatchback 101 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Audi

Model

Golf

A3

Generation

Golf V (3-door)

A3 (8L)

Modification (Engine)

1.4 TSI (140 Hp)

1.6i (101 Hp)

Start of production

2006

1996

End of production

2008

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

5

Doors

3

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

10.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

5.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.1 l/100 km (NEDC)

7.6 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

169 g/km (NEDC)

182 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.8 sec

11.0 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.8 sec

11.0 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

10.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

205 km/h

188 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Euro 3 D

Weight-to-power ratio

9 kg/Hp, 110.9 Hp/tonne

10 kg/Hp, 99.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.7 kg/Nm, 174.3 Nm/tonne

7 kg/Nm, 142.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

140 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

100.7 Hp/l

63.3 Hp/l

Torque

220 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm.

145 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

BMY

AEH, AKL, APF

Engine displacement

1390 cm³

1595 cm³

Number of cylinders

4

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm

81 mm

Piston Stroke

75.6 mm

77.4 mm

Compression ratio

10

10.3

Number of valves per cylinder

4

2

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger and supercharger, Intercooler

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

OHC

Engine oil capacity

3.6 l

4.5 l

Engine oil specification

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Coolant

5.6 l

5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1262 kg

1015 kg

Max. weight

1870 kg

1600 kg

Max load

608 kg

585 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

350 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1305 l

1110 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1700 kg

1400 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1400 kg

1200 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

660 kg

580 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4204 mm

4152 mm

Width

1759 mm

1735 mm

Width including mirrors

2010 mm

Height

1485 mm

1427 mm

Wheelbase

2578 mm

2513 mm

Front track

1539 mm

1513 mm

Rear (Back) track

1528 mm

1495 mm

Front overhang

880 mm

867 mm

Rear overhang

746 mm

773 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

130 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.31

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.9 m

Approach angle

13.9°

Departure angle

14.2°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

9.4°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Independent, McPherson type, Wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Suspension with rod connecting the arms

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 R15; 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

6J x 15; 6.5J x 15; 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17

6J x 15