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:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
137 HP
115 HP
Torque:
181 NM
170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.8 seconds
10.5 seconds
Audi 80 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 80 engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 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 80 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Audi 80 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.44 m
Audi 80 is 33 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
430 litres
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
710 litres
1185 litres
Audi 80 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 475 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 495 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
