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:
1.9 Diesel
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
150 HP
90 HP
Torque:
320 NM
182 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.8 seconds
14.1 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 138 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
5.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1260 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway
1730 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
1150 km with real consumption
Audi 80 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: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%).
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.41 m
Volkswagen Golf is 33 cm shorter than the Audi 80, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
245 litres
425 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1099 litres
710 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 180 litres less trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 389 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres less than that of 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
