Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2003 engine produces 37 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1998, whereas torque is 117 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1998. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 1998 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 1184 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 121 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`850 | 1`720 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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