Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 - 184 HP | 80 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 - 380 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 - 12.6 seconds | 8.4 - 14.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 - 5.3 | 4.5 - 7.2 | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf 2009. On average, Volkswagen Golf 2012 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2009. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 131 - 140 mm (5.2 - 5.5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 2009 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2012 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 2009, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2012 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012 has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf 2012 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2009. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 2012 (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`917 | ~ 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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