Volkswagen Golf 1990 vs Volkswagen Jetta 1986
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 70 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1145 litres | 905 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 330 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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