Audi A5 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 100 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 51 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 325 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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