Ford Sierra 1987 vs Volkswagen Jetta 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 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 29 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 33 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): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
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: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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