Volkswagen Golf 1989 vs Volkswagen Jetta 1987
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 34 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 905 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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