Audi A1 2016 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 350 litres). | |||
| 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`485 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A1 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 8600 | |
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