Ford Sierra 1982 vs Volkswagen Golf 1983
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 96 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Ford Sierra is more dynamic to drive. Ford Sierra engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Sierra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Sierra consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) 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: | 4.42 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Sierra is larger, but lower. Ford Sierra is 44 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Sierra is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1145 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 Golf, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`005 | 1`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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