Volkswagen Golf 1996 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.4 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 890 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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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