Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 18 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| 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`850 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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