Audi A4 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 2000

 
Audi A4
1996 - 1999
Volkswagen Golf
2000 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 101 HP116 HP
Torque: 140 NM166 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds12 seconds
Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.08.7
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway880 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Volkswagen Golf 1999: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%).

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.40 m
Width: 1.73 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.47 m
Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1370 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A4 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7801`920
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12001400
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 7.6/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • has 4x4 drive
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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