Peugeot 301 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 301 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 301 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 301 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 301 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Peugeot 301 is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 301 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1332 litres | 1270 litres | |
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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 data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7800 | |
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