Volkswagen Golf 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 1998 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1997, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1997. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
8.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
9.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 1998 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 1998 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
870 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
600 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, 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 1998 might be a better choice in this respect.
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 1998 and Volkswagen Golf 1997 are practically the same length.
