Volkswagen Golf 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

	Volkswagen Golf 2000 - 2003	Volkswagen Golf 1997 - 2000
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.3 Petrol	2.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	170 HP	150 HP
Torque:	225 NM	205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.2 seconds	8.8 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf 2000 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf 2000 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf 1997, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf 1997. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.7	9.3
Real fuel consumption:	9.8 l/100km	9.1 l/100km
	The Volkswagen Golf 1997 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf 2000 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf 2000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf 2000 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 1997.
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	630 km in combined cycle	590 km in combined cycle
	830 km on highway	760 km on highway
	560 km with real consumption	600 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	380'000 km	380'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	5 years	5 years
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 2000 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	1185 litres
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`770	1`760

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 more full fuel tank mileage	Volkswagen Golf has lower price
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Volkswagen Golf 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions