Volkswagen Golf 1995 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 26 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1730 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1150 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 425 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`730 | |
| 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 | |
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