Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2013 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2013 engine produces 90 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 2009, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 2009. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2009 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2013 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2009, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf 2013 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation V automatic proactive all-wheel drive. System analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. In normal driving conditions it has 100% front to 0% rear torque split. When wheel spin is detected torque can be evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2013 is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Golf 2013 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 2009, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2013 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf 2013 has 7 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2009. This could mean that the Volkswagen Golf 2013 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 2013 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 2009. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`870 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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