Audi A4 1999: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
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 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
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1250 litres
1470 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 70 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 220 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.
