Volkswagen Golf 1995 vs Audi A4 2001
Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 190 HP | 220 HP | |
Torque: | 245 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 10.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
790 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
570 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Volkswagen Golf 1993: Instead of a center differential, a viscous coupling is installed with a freewheel mechanism to disengage the driven axle during braking. Under normal driving conditions, 95% of the torque is transferred to the front axle. If slippage occurs, the coupling locks and up to nearly 100% of the torque is automatically transferred to the rear axle. If one front and one rear wheel lose traction, the car will not move. Audi A4 2001: 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 480'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Corrado | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.34 m | 4.55 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 21 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 445 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1425 litres | no data | |
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 21 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`055 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | high | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 360 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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