Volkswagen Jetta 1986 vs Ford Sierra 1987
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Ford Sierra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 29 HP less power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Ford Sierra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.32 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Jetta is 15 cm shorter than the Ford Sierra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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