Audi 100 1991 vs Volkswagen Golf 1991
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 115 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi 100 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | |
| 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: | 4.79 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 77 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1160 litres | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Audi 100 has 180 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.7 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): | 2`160 | 1`610 | |
| 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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