Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 | 1.0 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 - 160 HP | 85 - 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 - 320 NM | 160 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 - 14.9 seconds | 7.9 - 12.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 7.2 | 3.9 - 5.3 | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2009 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf 2012. On average, Volkswagen Golf 2009 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 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! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 131 - 140 mm (5.2 - 5.5 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: | 4.53 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2009 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf 2012, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2009 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf 2009 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2012. 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`970 | ~ 1`917 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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