Volkswagen Golf 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Golf Plus have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
| By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Leon | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf Plus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.58 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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