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:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
115 HP
140 HP
Torque:
170 NM
185 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.5 seconds
9.8 seconds
Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
10.2 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
64 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
650 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi 80 1990: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h.
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:
330 litres
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1185 litres
710 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 100 litres less trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 475 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
