Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2012 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 2008, whereas torque is 118 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 2008. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2012 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2008, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2012 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2012 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 2008, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2012 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 2008 (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 2012 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 2008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`750 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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