Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Peugeot 3008 2010
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 3008 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 54 HP less power than Peugeot 3008, whereas torque is 92 NM less than Peugeot 3008. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Plus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 3008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.64 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is smaller. Volkswagen Golf Plus is 16 cm shorter than the Peugeot 3008, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1241 litres | |
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Peugeot 3008 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf Plus has 37 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5000 | |
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