Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1998, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Golf 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf 1999 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 1999 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf 1999 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 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 1999 1.6 engine Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 is 25 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 1998, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf 1999 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | no data | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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