Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2003 engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1999, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1999. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1999, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf 1999 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Beetle | |
| 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 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 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 1999, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2003 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1185 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`715 | |
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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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