Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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 | 11.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 470'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Used also on Seat Leon | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | no data | |
| 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 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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