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Comparison Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.8 4motion (125 Hp) & Ford Flex 3.5 V6 (355 Hp) AWD Automatic & Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door) 1.4 TSI (160 Hp) DSG


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Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.8 4motion (125 Hp)
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Ford Flex 3.5 V6 (355 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door) 1.4 TSI (160 Hp) DSG
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Brand: Volkswagen Ford Volkswagen
Model: Golf Flex Golf
Generation: Golf IV Variant (1J5) Flex Golf VI (5-door)
Engine / modification: 1.8 4motion (125 Hp) 3.5 V6 (355 Hp) AWD Automatic 1.4 TSI (160 Hp) DSG
Production start: 1999 year 2008 year 2008 year
Production end: 2006 year 2012 year 2012 year
Coupe type: Combi SUV Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 5 5 5
Num. of seats: 5 6-7 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.7 l/100 km 16.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.3 l/100 km 10.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 13.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 71 l 55 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
Power: 125 hp 355 hp 160 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5700 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 201 km/h 220 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.9 sec 8 sec
Torque: 168 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 355 Nm @ 5700 rpm. 240 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm.
Model Engine: AGN CAVD, CTHD, CTKA
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 1781 cm3 3496 cm3 1390 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.5 l 3.6 l
Coolant: 5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging Twin-Turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 5 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.3 10
Piston Stroke: 86.4 mm 86.7 mm 75.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 81 mm 92.5 mm 76.5 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) All wheel drive (4x4) Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - 6 7 DSG
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4397 mm 5130 mm 4199 mm
Width: 1735 mm 2032 mm 1786 mm
Width including mirrors: 2048 mm
Height: 1473 mm 1727 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase: 2515 mm 2995 mm 2578 mm
Front track: 1513 mm 1661 mm 1541 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1484 mm 1661 mm 1514 mm
Ride height(clearance): 150 mm
Approach angle: 13.1 °
Departure angle: 17.6 °
Ramp angle: 8.8 °
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 566 l 350 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1470 l 1305 l
Front suspension: Coil spring
Rear suspension: Suspension with traction connecting levers
Max weight: 1625 kg 1860 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1115 kg 2105 kg 1286 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.9 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1400 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 680 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 235/60 R18 205/55 R 16
Wheel rims size: R18 6.5 J x 16