Audi A1 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Audi A1
2014 - 2018
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A1 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.0 - 1.81.2 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 82 - 192 HP85 - 300 HP
Torque: 160 - 250 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 - 12.4 seconds4.9 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.4 - 4.93.8 - 7.1
Audi A1 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Audi A1 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.97 m4.26 m
Width: 1.74 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 m
Audi A1 is smaller.
Audi A1 is 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 270 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
920 litres1270 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Audi A1 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 350 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`558~ 1`818
Safety:
The Audi A1 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 10 8009000
Pros and Cons: Audi A1 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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