Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 114 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 (Mercedes SLK) 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 | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.26 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
448 litres | 348 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 125 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Mercedes SLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4400 | |
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