Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Audi 100 1991
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 1 HP less power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Audi 100. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.9 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 100, 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Polo | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 77 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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