Volkswagen Golf 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2001 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1997, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1997. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
6.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf 2001 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2001 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf 2001 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
1140 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
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.
