Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine 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: | 4.21 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 and Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 395 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009, so Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5600 | |
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