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
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
75 HP
71 HP
Torque:
128 NM
127 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
13.8 seconds
15.4 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
7.9
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.02 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Volkswagen Golf is 46 cm shorter than the Audi 80, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
710 litres
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi 80, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi 80, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
