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Comparison Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio (1J) 1.8i (90 Hp) Automatic & Audi A8 (D2,4D) 2.8 V6 (174 Hp) Automatic


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Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio (1J) 1.8i (90 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Volkswagen Audi
Model: Golf A8
Generation: Golf IV Cabrio (1J) A8 (D2,4D)
Engine / modification: 1.8i (90 Hp) Automatic 2.8 V6 (174 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1998 year 1994 year
Production end: 2000 year 1996 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.8 l/100 km 13.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.3 l/100 km 4.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.28
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 80 l
Emission standard: EURO V
Power: 90 hp 174 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 168 km/h 225 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 15 sec 10.2 sec
Torque: 145 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 250 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Model Engine: AAH
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1781 cm3 2771 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.0 l
Coolant: 11.0 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: OHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 10 10.3
Piston Stroke: 86.4 mm 86.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 81 mm 82.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4081 mm 5034 mm
Width: 1695 mm 1880 mm
Width with mirrors folded: 1831 mm
Width including mirrors: 2013 mm
Height: 1425 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase: 2472 mm 2882 mm
Front track: 1464 mm 1597 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1428 mm 1586 mm
Ride height(clearance): 150-122 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 270 l 525 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 448 l 1010 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack Multi-link suspension
Rear suspension: Helical spring Independent on trapezoidal lever
Max weight: 1580 kg 2100 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1155 kg 1500 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1900 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 185/60 R14 225/60 R16
Wheel rims size: 6J x 14 7J x 16