Volkswagen Golf 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf 2004 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf 2008, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2004 consumes 0.3 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 2004 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2004 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 2004 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 2004 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 2008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Volkswagen Golf 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf 2004 has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf 2008, so Volkswagen Golf 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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