Volkswagen Golf 1991 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Audi 100. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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: | 1.40 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 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1160 litres | no data | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 180 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`610 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi 100, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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