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:
3.2 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
241 HP
174 HP
Torque:
320 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.6 seconds
8 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 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
10.2
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
64 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
530 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
720 km on highway
810 km on highway
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Volkswagen Golf 1997: 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%).
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:
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
