Peugeot 306 or Volkswagen Golf III?

1993–2002 vs 1991–1997 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Boot: 306 463 l, Golf III 470 l.
Lowest consumption: 306 5.1 l/100 km, Golf III 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: 306 44–123 kW, Golf III 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: 306 10 items (XN), Golf III 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Peugeot 3061993–2002 · 14 engines · XN, XR, XT, XSSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997 · 11 engines · CL, GL, GTI, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot 3061993–2002no listings	Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,995 mm–4,338 mm	Length4,020 mm–4,345 mm
Width	Width1,680 mm–1,692 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,362 mm–1,415 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,580 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume209 l–463 l	Trunk volume265 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight950 kg–1,245 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–2002	Production years1991–1997
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power44–123 kW (60–167 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 2.0 HDi 90	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 S16	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed216 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsXN · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · XN	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · S16	Items in the top trim26 · VR6
Equipment · Comfort2 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Peugeot 306 or Volkswagen Golf III?

Length: Volkswagen Golf III 4,345 mm, Peugeot 306 4,338 mm (a 7 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,580 mm. Boot: 470 vs 463 l.

Which uses less fuel — Peugeot 306 or Volkswagen Golf III?

The most frugal Peugeot 306 uses 5.1 l/100 km (2.0 HDi 90); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf III 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Peugeot 306 or Volkswagen Golf III?

The strongest Peugeot 306 makes 123 kW (167 hp) (2.0 S16); the strongest Volkswagen Golf III 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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