Audi A1 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 18 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Audi A1 2012 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 30 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 113 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A1 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Audi A1 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8600 | |
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