Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 and Volkswagen Golf 2009 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Golf 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2008 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2009, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 2008 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 IV automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 is 33 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf 2009, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2008 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1230 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2009 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf 2008 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2009. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 2009 (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 2008 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf 2009. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`030 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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