Volkswagen Golf 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 1998 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1997, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1997. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
6.3
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1140 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
610'000 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:
3 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Toledo
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf 1997 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.
