Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Volkswagen Golf
2009 - 2013
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.2 - 2.01.0 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 80 - 160 HP85 - 184 HP
Torque: 132 - 320 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 - 14.9 seconds7.9 - 12.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.5 - 7.23.9 - 5.3
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.
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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 m4.56 m
Width: 1.78 m1.80 m
Height: 1.50 m1.48 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 litres605 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1495 litres1620 litres
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 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`970~ 1`917
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 42009600
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • higher ground clearance
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
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