Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 18 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Jetta is 39 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8200 | |
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