Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf 1999 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.0 | 1.4 - 2.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 115 HP | 68 - 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 - 210 NM | 128 - 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 - 15.5 seconds | 8.8 - 18.5 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf 1999 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf 1998. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 - 9.4 | 5.0 - 14.8 | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1998 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf 1999. On average, Volkswagen Golf 1998 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1999. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1998 is smaller. Volkswagen Golf 1998 is 32 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf 1999, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 1998 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
448 litres | 1470 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf 1998 has 195 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 1999. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 1999 (by 1022 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 1998 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 1999. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`602 kg | ~ 1`826 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`188 kg | ~ 1`286 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 414 kg | ~ 540 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf 1999. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf 1999 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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