The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
1.4 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
75 HP
101 HP
Torque:
128 NM
130 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
14 seconds
13.4 seconds
Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 26 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
8.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 490 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
