Volkswagen Golf 1997 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Audi A4. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Polo | 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. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 466 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1425 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 21 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: | 10.7 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): | 1`615 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 230 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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