Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf Plus could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1450 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf Plus has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf Plus (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`010 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`499 kg | 1`241 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 511 kg | 609 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3400 | |
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