Volkswagen Golf 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Golf 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2007 engine produces 42 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 2008, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 2008. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2007 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2008, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2007 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: | 4.20 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2007 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: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 2007 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 2008. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Volkswagen Golf 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf 2007 has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf 2008, so Volkswagen Golf 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Golf has
|
Volkswagen Golf has
| |