Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 95 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Jetta is 35 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 177 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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