Alfa Romeo Spider 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 69 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 440'000 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: | 4 years | 34 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo GTV | Used also on Volkswagen Vento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo Spider is 20 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 448 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Spider has 160 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Spider uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2400 | |
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