Volkswagen Golf 1991 vs Audi 80 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 34 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Vento | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 330 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
687 litres | 710 litres | |
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Audi 80 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 100 litres less trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 80 (by 23 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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