Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Audi A1 2012
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 300 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 157 HP more power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A1. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.1 | |
The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
930 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
Audi A1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.26 m | 3.95 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 30 cm longer than the Audi A1, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 270 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1233 litres | no data | |
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 73 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A1. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`685 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Audi A1 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Audi A1 quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 9000 | 8000 | |
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