Audi 80 1992 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
Torque: | 225 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 54 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi 80 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi 80 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
830 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
560 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Audi 80 1990: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. Volkswagen Golf 1997: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.15 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
Audi 80 is 33 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 245 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1185 litres | |
Audi 80 has 185 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 475 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`910 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 490 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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