Ford Sierra 1990 vs Volkswagen Jetta 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Ford Sierra is more dynamic to drive. Ford Sierra engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Sierra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Ford Sierra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Sierra consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) 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 (Ford Sierra) 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: | 4.47 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Sierra is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Sierra is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Sierra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 905 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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