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
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.
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
Volkswagen Golf 1997 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf 2003 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf 1997.
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
