Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Audi A6 1994
| 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 | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.9 | |
| 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 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 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 A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
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 A6 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 100 | |
| 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 | 4.80 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 46 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 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 | no data | |
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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 A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 A6, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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