Comparison Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp) & Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model: | Golf | A8 |
| Generation: | Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp) | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | 0.30 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 129 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Torque: | 168 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | PL | ALG, AQD |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 2771 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l | 11 l |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4040 mm | 5034 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | |
| Height: | 1405 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2880 mm |
| Front track: | 1427 mm | 1597 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm | 1586 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1018 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1136 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 345 l | 525 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1145 l | |
| Max weight: | 1465 kg | 2220 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 985 kg | 1620 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 12.3 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 1900 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 510 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 185/60 R14; 195/50 R15 | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14; 6.5J x 15 | 7J x 16 |