Volkswagen Golf 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2003 engine produces 85 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1999, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1999. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
9.0 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1999, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 2003 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1999.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
900 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.22 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2003 is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 1999, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2003 is 3 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 1999. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 2003 (by 120 litres).
