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
1983 – 1992
|
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 |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.