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:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
115 HP
137 HP
Torque:
166 NM
181 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.9 seconds
11 seconds
Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 22 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
9.0
Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
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.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
