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Dacia Jogger vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (15400 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Jogger or VW Golf?

Dacia Jogger

VW Golf

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Jogger has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15400 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9775 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Dacia Jogger with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Dacia Jogger takes 9.80 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Dacia Jogger tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls convincingly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Dacia Jogger offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Dacia Jogger is slight lighter – 1251 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Jogger offers noticeable more room – 607 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Jogger performs evident better – up to 1819 L, which is about 582 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Jogger to a small extent takes the win – 582 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Dacia Jogger

The Dacia Jogger is a no-nonsense family mover that stretches the idea of value with cavernous practicality and flexible space, perfect for buyers who need a sensible, everyday Swiss Army knife on wheels. It doesn’t try to be glamorous — instead it wins hearts with cheerful thrift, durable materials and honest engineering, giving you useful transport without the pretence.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15400 - 23400 £
Price
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1251 - 1460 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
160 - 607 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4547 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1784 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1674 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1807 - 1819 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
393 - 582 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, LPG, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.8 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
167 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
160 - 200 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Dacia Jogger have?

The Dacia Jogger is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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