Audi A3 8L or Volkswagen Golf IV?

1996–2003 vs 1997–2003 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: A3 8L 4,152 mm, Golf IV 4,397 mm — a 25 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8L 350 l, Golf IV 460 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8L 5 l/100 km, Golf IV 5 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8L 66–132 kW, Golf IV 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8L 17 items (Attraction), Golf IV 15 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A3 8L1996–2003 · 12 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, Ambition, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8L1996–2003no listings	Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,152 mm	Length4,149 mm–4,397 mm
Width	Width1,735 mm	Width1,735 mm
Height	Height1,423 mm–1,427 mm	Height1,439 mm–1,477 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,513 mm–2,518 mm	Wheelbase2,511 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume330 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,090 kg–1,385 kg	Curb weight1,064 kg–1,315 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–62 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years1997–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power66–132 kW (90–179 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–1.9	Displacement (l)1.4–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 1.8 T 180	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed228 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Attraction	Items in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort5 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8L or Volkswagen Golf IV?

Length: Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm, Audi A3 8L 4,152 mm (a 245 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,511 vs 2,518 mm. Boot: 460 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8L or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The most frugal Audi A3 8L uses 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8L or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The strongest Audi A3 8L makes 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 T 180); the strongest Volkswagen Golf IV 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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