Audi A1 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 63 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A1 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 780 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 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 | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 25 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 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`640 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3400 | |
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