Audi A1 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

 
Audi A1
2012 - 2014
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 90 HP105 HP
Torque: 230 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds10.7 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A1 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.23.9
Real fuel consumption: 5.6 l/100km5.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle1280 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway1420 km on highway
800 km with real consumption920 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 3.95 m4.26 m
Width: 1.75 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 m
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 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1270 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Audi A1 has 113 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
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`6751`810
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 (€): 80009000
Pros and Cons: Audi A1 has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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