Volkswagen Golf 1991 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 18 HP less power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi 100. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 530'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | 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 | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 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 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
685 litres | no data | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 180 litres less trunk space than the Audi 100. | |||
| 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): | 1`595 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi 100, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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