Audi A4 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A4 is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1426 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 176 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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