Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Ford B-Max 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford B-Max, but torque is 15 NM more than Ford B-Max. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford B-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford B-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf Plus could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford B-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Golf Plus is 13 cm longer than the Ford B-Max, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 318 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1386 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf Plus has 77 litres more trunk space than the Ford B-Max. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford B-Max. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford B-Max has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5800 | |
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