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:
2.8 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
174 HP
174 HP
Torque:
235 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9 seconds
9.6 seconds
Volkswagen Golf and Audi 80 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf torque is 15 NM less than Audi 80. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.6
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
11.3 l/100km
11.4 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
470 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
640 km on highway
880 km on highway
480 km with real consumption
570 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:
1.40 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 lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
710 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi 80.
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi 80, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
