Volkswagen Golf 1991 vs Audi 80 1991
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
|
Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 50 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
|
Audi 80 1990: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
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 | |
|
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`540 | 1`830 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Golf has
|
Audi 80 has
| |