Volkswagen Vento 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1992
| 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 17.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Vento is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Vento engine produces 46 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 111 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Vento reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Vento consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Vento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Vento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Vento is 36 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 685 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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