Volkswagen Golf 1992 vs Volkswagen Vento 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Vento. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.6 | |
| Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Vento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 35 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 36 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Vento, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
687 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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