Audi A1 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 118 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
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 |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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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`560 | 1`750 | |
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 3600 | |
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