Audi A4 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.5 | |
| Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Passat | Used also on 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage.
If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body. Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 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 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1425 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 75 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: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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