Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
5.2
Real fuel consumption:
5.6 l/100km
5.3 l/100km
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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1140 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1270 km on highway
1100 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.40 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.47 m
Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1250 litres
1470 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 70 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 220 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
