Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Audi 100 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Audi 100. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 770'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 45 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1426 litres | 1310 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 76 litres more trunk space than the Audi 100. The Audi 100 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 116 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi 100, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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