Audi 100 1993 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 59 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 11.6 | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 780 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 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 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Sharan, Volkswagen Vento | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi 100 1993 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 77 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi 100, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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