Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf 2012 engine produces 17 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf 2008, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Golf 2008. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2012 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2008, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2012 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
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 2012 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2012 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 2008 (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 2012 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 2008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`850 | |
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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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