Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2009 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2009 engine produces 108 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 2008, whereas torque is 132 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 2008. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2009 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 2009 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2009 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 2008 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 2008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2009 and Volkswagen Golf 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`810 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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