Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Volkswagen Golf
2017 - 2020
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.0 - 2.01.0 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 110 - 300 HP85 - 184 HP
Torque: 200 - 400 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.9 - 10.5 seconds7.9 - 12.6 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Golf 2017 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf 2012. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.1 - 9.63.9 - 5.3
Volkswagen Golf 2017 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf 2012. On average, Volkswagen Golf 2017 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2012.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 126 - 140 mm (5 - 5.5 inches)131 - 140 mm (5.2 - 5.5 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.56 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.51 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2017 and Volkswagen Golf 2012 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 605 litres605 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1883 litres1620 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight: ~ 1`925 kg~ 1`917 kg
Net weight:~ 1`347 kg~ 1`355 kg
Load capacity:~ 578 kg~ 562 kg
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 11 0006200
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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