Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 100 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012: It has Haldex Generation V automatic proactive all-wheel drive. System analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. In normal driving conditions it has 100% front to 0% rear torque split. When wheel spin is detected torque can be evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Jetta is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 343 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 167 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`940 | 1`980 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 8200 | |
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