Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2017 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2017 engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 2013, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 2013. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2017 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2017 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2013, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 2017 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2017 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2013. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 2 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf 2017 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2017 and Volkswagen Golf 2013 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 9000 | |
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