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 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | ||
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 proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 2009 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf 2009 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2013 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 2009, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2013 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1233 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 2009 (by 72 litres). | |||
| 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 (€): | 9000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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