Volkswagen Golf 2007 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf and Audi A4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 63 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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