Volkswagen Fox 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 106 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Fox engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Fox reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Fox is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Fox consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Fox over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Fox consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Fox is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Fox is 37 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Fox is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1016 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Volkswagen Fox has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 289 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Fox is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`480 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Net weight: | 998 kg | 1`189 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 482 kg | 591 kg | |
| Volkswagen Fox load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Fox has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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