Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

 
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 150 HP110 HP
Torque: 320 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds11 seconds
Volkswagen Golf 2012 is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 2008, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 2008. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.14.9
Real fuel consumption: 5.6 l/100km5.3 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf 2012 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf 2012 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2008.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1210 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1380 km on highway1370 km on highway
890 km with real consumption1030 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.26 m4.20 m
Width: 1.80 m1.79 m
Height: 1.45 m1.48 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 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1270 litresno data
Volkswagen Golf 2012 has more luggage capacity.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2008.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11 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`8601`870
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 80004200
Rating in user reviews: 8.7/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower price
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