Volkswagen Golf 1976 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017

 
Volkswagen Golf
1976 - 1981
Volkswagen Golf
2017 - 2019
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.5 Petrol

Performance

Power: 110 HP150 HP
Torque: 140 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds8.3 seconds
Volkswagen Golf 2017 is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Golf 1976 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf 2017, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Golf 2017. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf 1976 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.85.4
The Volkswagen Golf 2017 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volkswagen Golf 1976 consumes 3.4 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 1976 could require 510 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 450 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
540 km on highway1080 km on highway
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 m4.26 m
Width: 1.63 m1.79 m
Height: 1.41 m1.49 m
Volkswagen Golf 1976 is smaller.
Volkswagen Golf 1976 is 44 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf 2017, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf 1976 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1102 litres1270 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf 1976 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf 2017.
Gross weight: 1`200 kg1`810 kg
Net weight:810 kg1`320 kg
Load capacity:390 kg490 kg
Volkswagen Golf 1976 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf 2017. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf 2017 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): 240012 200
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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