Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Audi A4 2001
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 42 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 21 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 445 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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