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
Automatic
Engine:
3.2 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
241 HP
174 HP
Torque:
320 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.4 seconds
9.6 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 67 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.2
9.9
Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
780 km on highway
880 km on highway
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:
no data
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
710 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
