Peugeot 301 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Peugeot 301
2017 -
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Body: SedanHatchback
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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Peugeot 301 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.2 - 1.61.2 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 82 - 115 HP85 - 300 HP
Torque: 118 - 254 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 - 12.9 seconds4.9 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.5 - 6.63.8 - 7.1
Peugeot 301 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Peugeot 301 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.45 m4.26 m
Width: 1.75 m1.80 m
Height: 1.47 m1.45 m
Peugeot 301 is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 301 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 506 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1332 litres1270 litres
Peugeot 301 has more luggage capacity.
Peugeot 301 has 126 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 301 (by 62 litres).
Turning diameter: no data10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`543~ 1`815
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): no data7600
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 301 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
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