Audi A4 and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 105 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
14.8
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 6.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 930 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
370 km in combined cycle
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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
1.49 m
Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1185 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 60 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.
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.