Volkswagen Jetta 1987 vs Volkswagen Golf 1986
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 39 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.2 | |
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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: | 630 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Jetta is 34 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1145 litres | |
| Volkswagen Jetta has 330 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`495 | 1`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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