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:
Automatic
Manual
Engine:
1.6 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
101 HP
101 HP
Torque:
145 NM
130 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12.5 seconds
13.4 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf and Audi 80 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf torque is 15 NM more than Audi 80. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
8.6
Real fuel consumption:
9.4 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The Audi 80 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres more 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 250 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better