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:
71 HP
101 HP
Torque:
127 NM
145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
15.4 seconds
10.9 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.4
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 80 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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Audi 80 has more luggage capacity. Audi 80 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
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 250 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
