Volkswagen Golf 1989 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

 
Volkswagen Golf
1989 - 1992
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2000
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 69 HP101 HP
Torque: 118 NM145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.1 seconds10.9 seconds
Volkswagen Golf 1997 is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Golf 1989 engine produces 32 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf 1997, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Volkswagen Golf 1997. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf 1989 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.77.4
Volkswagen Golf 1989 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 1989 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway960 km on highway
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 m4.15 m
Width: 1.66 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Volkswagen Golf 1989 is smaller.
Volkswagen Golf 1989 is 17 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf 1997, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 1989 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1145 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 1989 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 1997, which means Volkswagen Golf 1989 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4201`850
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

high
Volkswagen Golf 1997 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf 1989 has serious deffects in 550 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf 1997, so Volkswagen Golf 1997 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 10001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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