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:
1.6 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
101 HP
75 HP
Torque:
130 NM
135 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
13.4 seconds
13.4 seconds
Audi 80 engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.02 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.42 m
Audi 80 is 46 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi 80 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
430 litres
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
710 litres
687 litres
Audi 80 has more luggage capacity. 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 Audi 80 (by 23 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Audi 80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi 80, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
