Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Chevrolet Camaro 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Camaro is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 103 HP less power than Chevrolet Camaro, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Chevrolet Camaro. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 12.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 7.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Camaro, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1080 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 610 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Camaro) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.30 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Golf is 83 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Camaro, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
448 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Camaro, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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