Volkswagen Golf 1996 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: | 110 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 28 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Audi 100. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 530'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | 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: | 320 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
677 litres | no data | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 190 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`630 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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