Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (1976 – 1983) vs Volvo 343 (1976 – 1982): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the more powerful of the two, with up to 112 hp against 95 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 12.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 165 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 832 kg against 965 kg. At 4,210 mm, the Volvo 343 is 390 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
1976 – 1983
|
Volvo
343
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1983 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 111 hp | 64 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 153 Nm | 105 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 9.1 s | 12.5 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 188 km/h | 150 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,820 mm | 4,210 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 832 kg | 965 – 1,113 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.