Volkswagen Golf 1999 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 1999 engine produces 47 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1998, whereas torque is 152 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1998. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
5.7 l/100km
5.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 1999 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 1999 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1998.
Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.9 engine: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life.
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:
460 litres
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
1184 litres
Volkswagen Golf 1999 has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf 1999 has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 1998. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 1999 (by 286 litres).