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:
170 HP
140 HP
Torque:
240 NM
220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.1 seconds
8.8 seconds
Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.1
Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
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.