Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 engine produces 9 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 2002, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 11.2 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2002, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2002. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003: It has Haldex Generation II automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front wheels and 10% to the rear wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and the torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). Volkswagen Golf 1998: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 is larger. Volkswagen Golf 2003 is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 2002, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 2003 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1185 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf 2003 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 2002. This could mean that the Volkswagen Golf 2003 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf 2003 (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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