Volkswagen Golf 1989 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1989 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 1989 engine produces 12 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1997, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1997. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 1989 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 1997 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 1989 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 1989 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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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 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1145 litres | 1184 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 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`465 | 1`720 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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