Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors (1983 – 1992) vs Alfa Romeo Arna (1983 – 1987): specs compared

The Alfa Romeo Arna is the more powerful of the two, with up to 95 hp against 90 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.6 s against 10.8 s. The Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 820 kg against 850 kg.

Specification Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors 1983 – 1992 Alfa Romeo Arna Alfa Romeo Arna 1983 – 1987
Overview
Origin Germany Italy
Documented years 1983 – 1992 1983 – 1987
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback —
Variants 8 5
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 45 – 90 hp 63 – 95 hp
Torque 95 – 155 Nm 88 – 130 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.8 – 21.9 s 10.6 – 14.7 s
Top speed 137 – 178 km/h 154 – 175 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.5 – 7.7 L/100 km 7.9 – 8.7 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,980 mm 4,001 mm
Width 1,661 mm 1,651 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,367 mm
Wheelbase 2,479 mm 2,416 mm
Curb weight 820 – 960 kg 850 – 920 kg

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