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
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.
