Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2013 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf 2009 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf 2013, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Volkswagen Golf 2013. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2009 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2013, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 2009 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2009 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2013. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf 2009 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2009 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf 2013, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2009 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2013 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf 2009 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2013. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 2013 (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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