Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2003 engine produces 9 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1997, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1997. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.0 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 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2003 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 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 1997 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Bora, Audi A2 | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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 1.6 engine: The intake system in this engine is highly complex, with numerous sensors prone to malfunctions. The only effective solution is to replace them when issues arise.
This engine is also highly sensitive to ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 engine Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body. Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf 2003 and Volkswagen Golf 1997 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1184 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1997 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf 2003 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 1997. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf 1997 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf 2003, so Volkswagen Golf 2003 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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