Audi A4 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 1999: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. Volkswagen Golf 1999: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
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 | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1370 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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