Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2003 engine produces 80 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 2004, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 2004. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 2003 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2004 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 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2003 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 2004, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2003 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`850 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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