Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Ford Fiesta 1999

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Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2003
Ford Fiesta
1999 - 2002
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford Fiesta can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 3.21.2 - 1.8

Performance

Power: 68 - 241 HP60 - 103 HP
Torque: 128 - 320 NM103 - 145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 - 17.2 seconds10.2 - 17.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.0 - 11.55.3 - 7.3
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Fiesta. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.15 m3.83 m
Width: 1.74 m1.63 m
Height: 1.44 m1.32 m
Volkswagen Golf is larger.
Volkswagen Golf is 32 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 12 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres250 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1185 litres930 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity.
Volkswagen Golf has 80 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 255 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters9.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`781~ 1`476
Safety:
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 12001000
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
Ford Fiesta has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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