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
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
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.55 m
4.20 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.48 m
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
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1305 litres
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.
