Audi 80 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 17.6 seconds | |
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Audi 80 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 80 engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 80 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 700'000 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| 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: | 4.48 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 | 685 litres | |
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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 25 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below 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 80, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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