Volkswagen Golf 1986 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

	Volkswagen Golf 1986 - 1989	Volkswagen Golf 1997 - 2000
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	1.6 Petrol	1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:	72 HP	101 HP
Torque:	120 NM	145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	n/a seconds	12.5 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf 1986 engine produces 29 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf 1997, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Golf 1997.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	no data	8.4
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
	600 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.

Volkswagen Golf 1997 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 1997 1.6 engine
Dimensions
Length:	3.98 m	4.15 m
Width:	1.66 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.44 m
	Volkswagen Golf 1986 is smaller. Volkswagen Golf 1986 is 17 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf 1997, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 1986 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	no data	no data
Turning diameter:	10.5 meters	10.9 meters
	The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 1986 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 1997, which means Volkswagen Golf 1986 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	no data	no data

Safety:	no data
Quality:	average	above average
Average price (€):	1000	1200
Rating in user reviews:	7.8/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has lower price	Volkswagen Golf has more power fewer faults
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Volkswagen Golf 1986 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions