Volkswagen Golf 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2003 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1998, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1998. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
6.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.7 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 105 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:
980 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1140 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
850 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
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1305 litres
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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`880
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Safety:
Quality:
Volkswagen Golf 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf 1998 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf 2003, so Volkswagen Golf 2003 quality is probably significantly better
