Volkswagen Golf 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2003 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1998, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1998. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1998, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1998.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1030 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.20 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.44 m
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.
