Volkswagen Golf 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998

	Volkswagen Golf 2000 - 2003	Volkswagen Golf 1998 - 2000
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	1.6 Petrol	1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	102 HP	101 HP
Torque:	148 NM	145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	12.7 seconds	12.5 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf 2000 engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1998, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1998. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Golf 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.0	8.4
Real fuel consumption:	8.8 l/100km	9.4 l/100km
	The Volkswagen Golf 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2000 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1998, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2000 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1998.
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	680 km in combined cycle	650 km in combined cycle
	880 km on highway	850 km on highway
	620 km with real consumption	580 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	460'000 km	480'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	2 years	14 years
Engine spread:	Used also on Audi A3	Used also on Volkswagen Bora
	In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf 1998 might be a better choice in this respect.
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body. Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.15 m	4.15 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.44 m	1.44 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2000 and Volkswagen Golf 1998 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	no data	no data
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	no data	no data

Safety:
Quality:	high	high
Average price (€):	1200	1400
Rating in user reviews:	7.3/10	7.4/10
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has lower fuel consumption lower price	Volkswagen Golf has longer expected engine lifespan more wide spread and longer produced engine
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Volkswagen Golf 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions