Audi A5 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 140 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 1030 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 is 38 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Audi A5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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