Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1998 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf 2003 and Volkswagen Golf 1998 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf 2003 torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Golf 1998. Volkswagen Golf 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf 2003 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 2003 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 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 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 is larger. Volkswagen Golf 2003 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 1998, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2003 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1185 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 1998. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 2003 (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`640 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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