Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 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: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | 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 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 2.0 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: | 395 litres | 395 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5600 | |
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