Volkswagen Golf 2011 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 140 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 38 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 70 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Audi A5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 12 200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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