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
Manual
Engine:
1.9 Diesel
2.4 Diesel
Performance
Power:
110 HP
82 HP
Torque:
235 NM
164 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12.4 seconds
16.8 seconds
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 4.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
7.5
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1450 km on highway
Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.02 m
4.79 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
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:
no data
510 litres
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):
no data
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
