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: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 145 NM | 148 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf and Audi 80 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf torque is 3 NM less than Audi 80. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
590 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | 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: | 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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 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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