Volkswagen Golf 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

	Volkswagen Golf 2001 - 2003	Volkswagen Golf 1997 - 2003
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.9 Diesel	1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:	130 HP	68 HP
Torque:	310 NM	133 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.6 seconds	17.2 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2001 engine produces 62 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1997, whereas torque is 177 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1997. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.2	5.1
Real fuel consumption:	6.0 l/100km	5.4 l/100km
	The Volkswagen Golf 1997 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2001 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 2001 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf 2001 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997.
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1050 km in combined cycle	1070 km in combined cycle
	1270 km on highway	1300 km on highway
	910 km with real consumption	1010 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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 2001 and Volkswagen Golf 1997 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	330 litres	330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1184 litres	1184 litres
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`780	1`720

Safety:
Quality:	high	high
Average price (€):	1400	1200
Rating in user reviews:	7.4/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has more power more dynamic	Volkswagen Golf has lower fuel consumption lower price
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Volkswagen Golf 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions