Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| 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 | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Jetta and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| 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`930 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |