Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 2000
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf 1999 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf 2000, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf 2000. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.8 | 9.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf 1999 consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 1999 could require 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 370 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%). Volkswagen Golf 1998: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 is 25 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 2000, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf 1999 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | 1099 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999 has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf 1999 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2000. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 1999 (by 86 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`915 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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