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): | 9.6 | 5.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf 2017 consumes 4.5 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 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
1883 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`040 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`549 kg | 1`272 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 491 kg | 608 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2017 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf 2013. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf 2013 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 6000 | |
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