Ford Escort 1995 vs Volkswagen Golf 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Ford Escort is more dynamic to drive. Ford Escort engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 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 Escort consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
| Ford Escort is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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