Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 47 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.58 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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