Audi 80 1991 vs Volkswagen Golf 2000
| 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: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 37 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Audi 80 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi 80 1990: 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. Volkswagen Golf 1997: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 380'000 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 Audi 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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 | 4.15 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 | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1099 litres | |
| Audi 80 has 185 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 389 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 600 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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