Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
8.7
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
880 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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%).
Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems.
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
360 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1250 litres
1370 litres
Audi A4 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 120 litres).
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.
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
