Audi A1 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A1) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 68 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 24 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1090 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Audi A1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`850 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 18 000 | |
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