Peugeot 307 2002 vs Volkswagen Golf 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Peugeot 307) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Golf) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 307 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 57 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 307 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 307 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Peugeot 307 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 307 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 307 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: | 4.42 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 307 is larger. Peugeot 307 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 307 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 1425 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 307 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Peugeot 307 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 307 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 307 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`984 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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