Audi A4 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Audi A4
2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A4 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Golf also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.01.0 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 143 - 240 HP85 - 184 HP
Torque: 320 - 500 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 - 10.3 seconds7.9 - 12.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4 - 8.13.9 - 5.3
Audi A4 petrol engines consumes on average 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Audi A4 equipped with diesel engines consume 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.56 m
Width: 1.84 m1.80 m
Height: 1.50 m1.48 m
Audi A4 is larger.
Audi A4 is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 490 litres605 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1620 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: no data10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`239~ 1`917
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 66009600
Rating in user reviews: 9.4/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
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