Volkswagen Golf 1981 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2017 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf 1981 engine produces 80 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf 2017, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Volkswagen Golf 2017. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf 1981 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 2017 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf 1981 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf 2017, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf 1981 could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 440 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2017 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 2017 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf 2017 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1981 is smaller. Volkswagen Golf 1981 is 44 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf 2017, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 1981 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1102 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 1981 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 2017, which means Volkswagen Golf 1981 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`810 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 11 200 | |
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